Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Mifflintown (Juniata County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mifflintown, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications to responders.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans. Work may include varied shifts and on-call periods during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Experience with radio communication and dispatch procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Maps and navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mifflintown, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications to responders.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans. Work may include varied shifts and on-call periods during major incidents.