Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanton-based fire dispatcher position coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties potentially including overnight shifts and weekend coverage depending on incidents and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Attention to detail

Information management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stanton-based fire dispatcher position coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties potentially including overnight shifts and weekend coverage depending on incidents and staffing needs.