Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lederach (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lederach, PA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain precise incident data on secure systems. The role requires sharp attention to detail and strong radio communication under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with some employers offering entry-level instruction. Certification in fire dispatch or incident-management coursework may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework 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

Data organization

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Information documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lederach, PA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain precise incident data on secure systems. The role requires sharp attention to detail and strong radio communication under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with some employers offering entry-level instruction. Certification in fire dispatch or incident-management coursework may be required for certain