Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marklesburg (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, and alert responders using approved plans while staying in close contact with responding crews.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Experience with dispatcher software and radio systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple details accurately under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information to support response teams.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progression.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate resources and mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times and key incident updates for after-action reviews.

Connaissances

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multi-tasking under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Maps and GIS basics

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, and alert responders using approved plans while staying in close contact with responding crews.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure across shifts, including nights and weekends.