Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Sayre (Bradford County); 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 Towanda, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and dispatch appropriate resources.

The role requires clear radio communication, accuracy with maps and data entry, and the ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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 communication

Radio operations

Computer skills

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Towanda, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and dispatch appropriate resources.

The role requires clear radio communication, accuracy with maps and data entry, and the ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required.