Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Radio Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Abbottstown (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Abbottstown, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and comfort with computer systems and maps. Some postings require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch coursework for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Fire dispatch software

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Abbottstown, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and comfort with computer systems and maps. Some postings require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch coursework for specific assignments.