Fire Communications Dispatcher 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Venetia (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Venetia, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast paced, 24/7 environment. Training may include fire dispatch certification and incident-management coursework; day-to-day duties cover

Qualifications

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification (where applicable)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Venetia, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast paced, 24/7 environment. Training may include fire dispatch certification and incident-management coursework; day-to-day duties cover