Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement program

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Telford, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles. The job may involve shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Communication skills

Radio/telecom familiarity

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Telford, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles. The job may involve shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.