Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Garards Fort (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Garards Fort, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, monitor radio channels, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Requirements include a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training and certification may be provided; shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime to cover major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required for entry.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Ability to document incidents accurately and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Garards Fort, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, monitor radio channels, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Requirements include a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training and certification may be provided; shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime to cover major