Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Training & Benefits

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dilliner (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greensboro, PA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications. You will work indoors at a dispatch center, handling incident details and undergoing training to support emergency services.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is common.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Mapping software

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greensboro, PA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications. You will work indoors at a dispatch center, handling incident details and undergoing training to support emergency services.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is common.