Fire Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Somerset, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communication with responding crews using approved procedures.

Role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; flexibility for various

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Strong computer and map-reading skills; comfortable with radio communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to document incident information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and sampled 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

Clear communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Somerset, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communication with responding crews using approved procedures.

Role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; flexibility for various