Fire Dispatch Operator: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; West Leisenring (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Leisenring, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Clear communication

Radio discipline

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Leisenring, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.