Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Spangler's Spring (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a dedicated communications center in Spangler, PA.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch certification or EMT training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a dedicated communications center in Spangler, PA.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch certification or EMT training may be required for some assignments.