Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Athens (Bradford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support Westfield fire services. The role requires handling incident data, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status around the clock. Applicants should have a high school diploma and related dispatch training; some roles may require fire dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support Westfield fire services. The role requires handling incident data, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status around the clock. Applicants should have a high school diploma and related dispatch training; some roles may require fire dispatch