Gratz Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Gratz (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gratz, PA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert apparatus, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans while communicating clearly with authorized personnel. Some assignments may require additional training and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gratz, PA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert apparatus, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans while communicating clearly with authorized personnel. Some assignments may require additional training and certifications.