Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lake Winola (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lake Winola, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazard responses. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, maps literacy, and calm radio operation. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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

Maps usage

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lake Winola, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazard responses. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, maps literacy, and calm radio operation. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.