Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Impact & Growth

County Emergency Communications; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in East Stroudsburg, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Training may be provided; certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch is a plus. This position may require shift work and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with fire dispatch or emergency communications is a plus.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access details.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Radio operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in East Stroudsburg, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Training may be provided; certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch is a plus. This position may require shift work and on-site duties.