Fire Communications Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Port Clinton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

The Port Clinton Fire Dispatch role, located in Port Clinton, PA, coordinates emergency communications and dispatches fire units. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert response teams, monitor radio channels, and document updates for incident command.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may complete fire communications training or EMS dispatch courses. Positions require reliability for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Port Clinton Fire Dispatch role, located in Port Clinton, PA, coordinates emergency communications and dispatches fire units. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert response teams, monitor radio channels, and document updates for incident command.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may complete fire communications training or EMS dispatch courses. Positions require reliability for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime.