24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Critical Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Netcong (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Netcong, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established plans, and adapt to changing incident requirements, including night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Netcong, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established plans, and adapt to changing incident requirements, including night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.