Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blakeslee, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required or commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blakeslee, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain