Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Byrnedale (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Byrnedale, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and stay connected with responding crews.

Day-to-day work includes verifying locations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical updates while following established procedures. This role may involve shift work, on-call duties, and adherence to agency protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required or commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Byrnedale, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and stay connected with responding crews.

Day-to-day work includes verifying locations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical updates while following established procedures. This role may involve shift work, on-call duties, and adherence to agency protocols.