Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blandburg, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training such as fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required, and schedules may include

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Info management

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blandburg, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training such as fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required, and schedules may include