Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Millvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Millvale, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, relay critical incident details, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and precise radio communication.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Dispatching experience in fire services or emergency communications is preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; coordinate with responders.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Millvale, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, relay critical incident details, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and precise radio communication.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.