Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Youngwood, PA is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazmat incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is beneficial.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Youngwood, PA is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazmat incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework for certain assignments.