Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Halifax (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Halifax, PA are described as coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with clear radio communication and meticulous incident documentation.

Roles involve confirming locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and managing resources, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to cover major incidents and ensure continuous operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Halifax, PA are described as coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with clear radio communication and meticulous incident documentation.

Roles involve confirming locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and managing resources, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to cover major incidents and ensure continuous operations.