Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications

Wayne (PA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to support emergency fire services. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans under supervision and direction from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for some assignments.
Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident coordination

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans under supervision and direction from authorized personnel.

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