Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Thompson (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Thompson, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. This position may require working around the clock, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch/certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Thompson, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. This position may require working around the clock, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous emergency coverage.