Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glenville, PA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may be required depending on the assignment and agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glenville, PA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may be required depending on the assignment and agency.