Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lucinda (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 Lucinda, PA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatch duties include accepting incident reports, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during evolving situations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work at computer terminals with maps and radio equipment. Training and certification may be provided where needed.

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.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lucinda, PA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatch duties include accepting incident reports, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during evolving situations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work at computer terminals with maps and radio equipment. Training and certification may be provided where needed.