Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; New Hope (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Hope to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to established procedures.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch certification or EMS training preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Hope to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to established procedures.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch certification or EMS training preferred.