Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Clarendon (Warren County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Clarendon, PA seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a central operations center.

The role requires precise radio communication, data entry, and adherence to response plans, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Clarendon, PA seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a central operations center.

The role requires precise radio communication, data entry, and adherence to response plans, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.