Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Red Hill (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Red Hill, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma and dispatch-related training are typically required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for some postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Red Hill, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Positions may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma and dispatch-related training are typically required.