Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Tatamy (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Tatamy, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training as a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Tatamy, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training as a prerequisite.