Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Alerts, Mutual Aid & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bryn Athyn (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bryn Athyn, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role emphasizes organized data handling, adherence to response plans, and ongoing documentation.Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, plus fire dispatch or EMS training; comfort with computers and maps is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bryn Athyn, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role emphasizes organized data handling, adherence to response plans, and ongoing documentation.Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, plus fire dispatch or EMS training; comfort with computers and maps is