Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Vestaburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vestaburg, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Dispatchers will work at an indoor communications workstation, with rotating shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet incident demands.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 accuracy

Maps literacy

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vestaburg, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Dispatchers will work at an indoor communications workstation, with rotating shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet incident demands.