Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Le Raysville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Le Raysville, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Training may include fire dispatch certification, EMS dispatch, or incident-management coursework, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Le Raysville, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Training may include fire dispatch certification, EMS dispatch, or incident-management coursework, and