Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for fire dispatcher roles in Wexford, PA. You will coordinate responses to alarms, coordinate with responding crews, and maintain precise incident records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training depending on assignments. Roles involve shift work, including nights and weekends, and require strict adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Radio operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for fire dispatcher roles in Wexford, PA. You will coordinate responses to alarms, coordinate with responding crews, and maintain precise incident records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training depending on assignments. Roles involve shift work, including nights and weekends, and require strict adherence to protocols.