Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Webster (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rostraver Township, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews. The role may include overnight and weekend shifts in a busy communications center.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level instruction and others seeking trained dispatchers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rostraver Township, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews. The role may include overnight and weekend shifts in a busy communications center.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level instruction and others seeking trained dispatchers.