Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime potential

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bucks County, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to join a team coordinating fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures. A high school diploma is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMT training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications.

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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bucks County, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to join a team coordinating fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures. A high school diploma is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMT training.