Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Yukon (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Yukon, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, data entry accuracy, maps, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Flexible hours and shift coverage during major incidents are common.

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

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Yukon, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, data entry accuracy, maps, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Flexible hours and shift coverage during major incidents are common.