Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Upper Frederick Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Frederick, PA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Fire dispatch experience and comfort with computer systems are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMT dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized information handling

Attention to accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Frederick, PA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Fire dispatch experience and comfort with computer systems are advantageous.