Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Beavertown (Snyder County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Beavertown, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies.

Dispatchers must handle incident information accurately, maintain current details, and follow established plans while communicating clearly via radio with responding crews. Training may be provided, with potential certification requirements depending on the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Beavertown, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies.

Dispatchers must handle incident information accurately, maintain current details, and follow established plans while communicating clearly via radio with responding crews. Training may be provided, with potential certification requirements depending on the position.