Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Millersburg (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Millersburg, PA seeks an organized Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews using established procedures.

The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans while remaining available for shift coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency credential required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent credential

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Millersburg, PA seeks an organized Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews using established procedures.

The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans while remaining available for shift coverage during major incidents.