Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Stevens Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stevens, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shifts can include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and 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

County Emergency Communications in Stevens, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shifts can include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.