Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Numidia (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Numidia, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

Role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with dispatch training or certifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Numidia, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

Role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with dispatch training or certifications advantageous.