Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Role & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Grapeville (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Grapeville, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on coverage needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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

Info handling

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Grapeville, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on coverage needs.