Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cressona, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Fire communications can require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with ongoing development and evaluation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cressona, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Fire communications can require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with ongoing development and evaluation.