Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Silver Spring, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Duties include documenting reports, verifying incident details, notifying stations, and managing radio communications.

A high school diploma or GED is typically required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. The role may demand shift work and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for particular postings.
• Comfortable with computer systems, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Silver Spring, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Duties include documenting reports, verifying incident details, notifying stations, and managing radio communications.

A high school diploma or GED is typically required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. The role may demand shift work and on-call coverage.