Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in York, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as incidents demand. A high school diploma is commonly required; training and certifications may be needed for certain assignments. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in York, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as incidents demand. A high school diploma is commonly required; training and certifications may be needed for certain assignments. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.