Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination & Alerts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pricedale (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers in Pricedale, PA. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating with responding units, and maintaining clear radio communications to support safety and timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT-related training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response plans.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers in Pricedale, PA. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating with responding units, and maintaining clear radio communications to support safety and timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT-related training for certain assignments.