Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; georgetown (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bart, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be needed for some assignments. The job may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as major incidents occur.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bart, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be needed for some assignments. The job may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as major incidents occur.