Fire Dispatcher | Critical Emergency Communications (Shift Work)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Greeley, PA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role requires accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and dispatch procedures. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments, with potential overtime and shift coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatcher training preferred.
• Experience with emergency communications and fire dispatch workflows is beneficial.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is essential.

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

Call taking

Radio dispatch

Data entry

Maps

Crisis communication

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

CAD systems

Radio consoles

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Greeley, PA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role requires accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and dispatch procedures. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments, with potential overtime and shift coverage during major incidents.