24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Mullica Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Elwood, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, monitor radio channels and unit status, and maintain incident details in accordance with established response plans.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Maps

Computer systems

Fire dispatch certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Elwood, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, monitor radio channels and unit status, and maintain incident details in accordance with established response plans.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication