Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Sabinsville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sabinsville, PA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Schedule may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire/EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access, and risks before dispatch.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radios, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changes.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sabinsville, PA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Schedule may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.