Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); 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

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Murrysville, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information and alert resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established response plans. Training may be provided; dispatch certification or coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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

Communication

Organization

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio systems

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Murrysville, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information and alert resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established response plans. Training may be provided; dispatch certification or coursework may be required for certain assignments.