Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Martin (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Martin, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and manage resources with a focus on accuracy and rapid communication.

Roles may require overnight, weekend, holiday shifts and possible overtime to cover major incidents. Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential for success in this team-based position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers seek dispatch training or fire communications coursework.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual aid and record dispatch times and movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Clear documentation

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Martin, PA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and manage resources with a focus on accuracy and rapid communication.

Roles may require overnight, weekend, holiday shifts and possible overtime to cover major incidents. Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential for success in this team-based position.