24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Deerfield Street, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status to ensure prompt and accurate dispatch.

Ideal candidates are comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Deerfield Street, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status to ensure prompt and accurate dispatch.

Ideal candidates are comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.