Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Coudersport (Potter County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Coudersport, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves handling incident information, following established response plans, and supporting extended staffing during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required and dispatcher training may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience in fire dispatching or related training is valued where available.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Coudersport, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves handling incident information, following established response plans, and supporting extended staffing during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required and dispatcher training may be needed.