Fire Dispatch Communications Specialist — 24/7 Impact

County Emergency Communications; South Heights (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Heights, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, following response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Dispatchers may need fire communications training for specialized tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels 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 and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Heights, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, following response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts and overtime.