Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Apollo, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support coordination of responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major

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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Apollo, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support coordination of responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major