Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Brookville (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers in Brookville, PA. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires, coordinating with responding units, and maintaining accurate incident information and radio communications.

Dispatchers work with fire services to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Radio communications

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers in Brookville, PA. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires, coordinating with responding units, and maintaining accurate incident information and radio communications.

Dispatchers work with fire services to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.