Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Brockway (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Brockway, PA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a centralized dispatch center.

Ideal candidates will handle incident information with accuracy, confirm locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and support mutual-aid coordination while complying with established procedures and shift schedules including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Brockway, PA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a centralized dispatch center.

Ideal candidates will handle incident information with accuracy, confirm locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and support mutual-aid coordination while complying with established procedures and shift schedules including overnights, weekends, and holidays.