Fire Dispatch Specialist • 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Riddlesburg (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Riddlesburg, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document updates, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates handle information accurately, operate computer systems effectively, and stay organized under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch equipment using approved 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

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Riddlesburg, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document updates, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates handle information accurately, operate computer systems effectively, and stay organized under pressure.