Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Rockwood (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

Rockwood, PA–based Fire Dispatcher opportunities at 911 Emergency Communications. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rockwood, PA–based Fire Dispatcher opportunities at 911 Emergency Communications. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from