Fire Dispatch Operator (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Hamilton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

OT pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hamilton, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert stations, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid and accurate deployments.

The role requires strong data entry skills, familiarity with radio systems, and ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hamilton, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert stations, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid and accurate deployments.

The role requires strong data entry skills, familiarity with radio systems, and ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.