Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wilburton, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; training may be provided.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wilburton, PA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from