Fire Dispatch Specialist: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chandlers Valley (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chandlers Valley, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert responders, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chandlers Valley, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert responders, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.