Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Gradyville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Gradyville, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, maintaining incident details and clear radio communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and radios, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including overnights. Training and certification opportunities are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire communications training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process additional resource requests through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Gradyville, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, maintaining incident details and clear radio communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and radios, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including overnights. Training and certification opportunities are provided as part of the role.