24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Crisis Coordination Pro

County Emergency Communications; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Orange, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, calm communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Fire dispatch training or related certifications are preferred.
• EMD 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Training

Emergency Medical Dispatch Training

Incident-Management Coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Computers and maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Orange, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous data handling, calm communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major