Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Schuylkill Haven seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with potential certification or EMS training depending on the posting. Flexibility for shift work is typical in fire dispatch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific postings.
• Ability to handle incident information accurately and maintain clear radio communications.
• Experience with dispatch software and computer systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify locations, risks, and resources; alert stations and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay changing information to crews.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates; coordinate mutual aid when needed.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Schuylkill Haven seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with potential certification or EMS training depending on the posting. Flexibility for shift work is typical in fire dispatch.