Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Orbisonia (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Orbisonia, PA, seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid when required.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication is preferred.

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 accuracy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Orbisonia, PA, seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid when required.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.