24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Ringwood (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ringwood, NJ, is seeking skilled dispatch personnel to handle fire and emergency communications. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources across incidents.

Strong data entry, map literacy, and radio systems knowledge are valued. Candidates should be prepared for diverse shifts, including nights and weekends as required by major incidents, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related emergency communications coursework may be required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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

Data entry

Maps

Radio systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ringwood, NJ, is seeking skilled dispatch personnel to handle fire and emergency communications. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources across incidents.

Strong data entry, map literacy, and radio systems knowledge are valued. Candidates should be prepared for diverse shifts, including nights and weekends as required by major incidents, with training provided as needed.