Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Unknown fire dispatch center in Exton, PA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, confirming locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio protocols; relevant fire dispatch or EMCC training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unknown fire dispatch center in Exton, PA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, confirming locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio protocols; relevant fire dispatch or EMCC training may be required for certain assignments.