Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Chester, PA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments. The role may include night, weekend, or holiday shifts and requires accurate data entry, map reading, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Chester, PA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments. The role may include night, weekend, or holiday shifts and requires accurate data entry, map reading, and