Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Townville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Townville, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established plans. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry essential.
• Experience with fire dispatch or EMS systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when required.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Townville, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established plans. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some