Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lawton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lawton, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Evening, overnight, weekend shifts and overtime may be required to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lawton, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Evening, overnight, weekend shifts and overtime may be required to cover major incidents.