Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Overtime & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Madisonburg (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Madisonburg, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio comms, and adherence to established response plans. Evening and overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays are possible depending on incident activity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Madisonburg, PA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio comms, and adherence to established response plans. Evening and overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays are possible depending on incident activity.