Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Wiconisco Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiconisco, PA hosts Fire Dispatcher opportunities requiring organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers coordinate responses, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a central work station.

The role involves verifying incident details, updating records, and adhering to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication; training and certification may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wiconisco, PA hosts Fire Dispatcher opportunities requiring organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers coordinate responses, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a central work station.

The role involves verifying incident details, updating records, and adhering to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication; training and certification may be required for certain