Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Milroy (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Milroy, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans.

Dispatchers must monitor multiple channels, verify locations, alert units, and maintain current incident details. Positions may involve varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with ongoing training and certification expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Milroy, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans.

Dispatchers must monitor multiple channels, verify locations, alert units, and maintain current incident details. Positions may involve varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with ongoing training and certification expectations.