Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lewisberry (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime & shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lewisberry, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication, with responsibilities spanning incident reporting, alerting resources, and ongoing status updates.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, coordinating with stations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.
• EMD training and incident-management coursework may be preferred.

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

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lewisberry, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication, with responsibilities spanning incident reporting, alerting resources, and ongoing status updates.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, coordinating with stations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical information.