Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Witmer (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Witmer, PA seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map familiarity, and adherence to approved response plans, with potential for varied shifts and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Map literacy

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Witmer, PA seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map familiarity, and adherence to approved response plans, with potential for varied shifts and overtime during major incidents.