Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Alert Rescue Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Pocono Lake (PA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Pocono Lake, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications while following established plans.

A high school diploma or GED is typically required; varying agencies may request dispatch certification or EMS-related training for specific assignments. Some positions may demand full availability for irregular hours.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Pocono Lake, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications while following established plans.

A high school diploma or GED is typically required; varying agencies may request dispatch certification or EMS-related training for specific assignments. Some positions may demand full availability for irregular hours.