Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Wagontown (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wagontown, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear incident communications. You will receive incident details, document and relay information, and ensure resources are dispatched accurately and promptly.

Position requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work within established response plans. Scheduling may include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wagontown, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear incident communications. You will receive incident details, document and relay information, and ensure resources are dispatched accurately and promptly.

Position requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work within established response plans. Scheduling may include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.