Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Mary D, PA to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to response plans as incidents unfold.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific

Qualifications

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

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

Maps and GIS

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Mary D, PA to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to response plans as incidents unfold.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific