Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Ops + Overtime & Training

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Slatedale, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and the ability to work under pressure across irregular hours. A high school diploma and fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS courses may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Slatedale, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and the ability to work under pressure across irregular hours. A high school diploma and fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.