Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Ops

County Emergency Communications; Crabtree (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Crabtree, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies handled by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for particular assignments, with

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Crabtree, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies handled by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for particular assignments, with