Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in University Park, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to operate fire dispatch software.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatcher certification may be required.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communication preferred.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in University Park, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to operate fire dispatch software.