Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; South Gibson (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Gibson, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency communications training an asset.
• Strong communication and data-entry accuracy.

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

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Gibson, PA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.