Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warrendale, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and hazards. You will receive incident data, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Duties include data entry, maps, and staying available for all shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential for daily work.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Warrendale, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and hazards. You will receive incident data, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Duties include data entry, maps, and staying available for all shifts.