Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Avonmore (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Job summary

Avonmore Fire Department in Avonmore, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate incident reporting and resource deployment. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. The position involves on-site work with 24/7 shift coverage and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Avonmore Fire Department in Avonmore, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate incident reporting and resource deployment. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. The position involves on-site work with 24/7 shift coverage and potential overtime.