Fire Dispatcher — Urgent Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bowers (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Bowers, PA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, calm decision-making, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Relevant training and certifications may be required by agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Bowers, PA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, calm decision-making, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Relevant training and certifications may be required by agencies.