Fire Communications Dispatcher — Growth & Training

County Emergency Communications; Beech Creek (Clinton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Beech Creek, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, collect incident data, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established plans while staying adaptable during major incidents. Shifts may include overnight hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch equipment

Computer terminals

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Beech Creek, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, collect incident data, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established plans while staying adaptable during major incidents. Shifts may include overnight hours and overtime as needed.