Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications & Response

County Emergency Communications; Blossburg (Tioga County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blossburg, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication while following established response plans from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain postings.

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

County Emergency Communications in Blossburg, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication while following established response plans from authorized personnel.