Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Overtime Pay

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Johnstown, PA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication to support responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; relevant fire dispatch or EMT training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Johnstown, PA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication to support responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; relevant fire dispatch or EMT training may be required for certain assignments.