Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Beyer (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Beyer, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving, documenting, and relaying incident information while maintaining accurate data and following approved response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments, with shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Beyer, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving, documenting, and relaying incident information while maintaining accurate data and following approved response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments, with shifts