Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Mineral Springs (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mineral Springs, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves handling data accurately, using computer systems and maps, and adhering to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for particular 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mineral Springs, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves handling data accurately, using computer systems and maps, and adhering to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.