Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Westtown (Chester County); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Westtown, PA seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate units with approved assignments.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS coursework. This position may require shift work and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles may require fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some positions.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Westtown, PA seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate units with approved assignments.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS coursework. This position may require shift work and on-call coverage.