Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Revloc (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Revloc, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Successful candidates will handle information precisely, communicate clearly over radio, follow established response plans, and work with authorized personnel to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch during incidents.

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.

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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Revloc, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Successful candidates will handle information precisely, communicate clearly over radio, follow established response plans, and work with authorized personnel to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch during incidents.