Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Foxburg (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Foxburg, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and following directives from authorized personnel, with duties that may require overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major

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.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Foxburg, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and following directives from authorized personnel, with duties that may require overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major