Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Merrittstown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Merrittstown, PA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You'll receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain vital communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and precise radio operation; duties include logging reports, verifying locations, and coordinating mutual aid while following established protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• On-call readiness to staff shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Merrittstown, PA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You'll receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain vital communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and precise radio operation; duties include logging reports, verifying locations, and coordinating mutual aid while following established protocols.