Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Masontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

The Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Masontown, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role demands organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans while working with emergency personnel across shifts, including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Emergency response coordination

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

The Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Masontown, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role demands organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans while working with emergency personnel across shifts, including overnights and weekends.