Fire Dispatcher - Fast-Paced, Overtime & Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Furlong (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Furlong, PA, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and monitor unit status for safe and timely responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be proficient with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments, with overtime and shift work common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong data entry and maps handling.
• Proficient radio communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and available units.
• Dispatch apparatus and update status across channels.
• Monitor radio traffic and unit movements.
• Coordinate with mutual-aid when needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Furlong, PA, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and monitor unit status for safe and timely responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be proficient with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments, with overtime and shift work common.