Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Stahlstown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Stahlstown, PA seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while adhering to established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain roles.

Qualifications

• A 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Stahlstown, PA seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while adhering to established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain roles.