Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Blooming Glen (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Blooming Glen are posted for local fire communications teams. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, receiving incident information and alerting appropriate resources.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current while following approved response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organizational skills

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification/training (if required)

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Blooming Glen are posted for local fire communications teams. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, receiving incident information and alerting appropriate resources.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current while following approved response plans and directions from authorized personnel.