Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Smoketown (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is hiring Fire Dispatchers in Smoketown, PA to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status in a fast-paced environment.

Required are a high school diploma and comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some postings may require fire dispatch training or EMS coursework.

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

Organized information handling

Radio communication

Computer systems

Data entry accuracy

Maps reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is hiring Fire Dispatchers in Smoketown, PA to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status in a fast-paced environment.

Required are a high school diploma and comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.