24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Rapid Response Pro

County Emergency Communications; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incident details, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. This role requires strong organization and precise radio skills and may involve shift work, overtime, and on‑call duties.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may receive training specific to fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Entry‑level instruction is provided by some employers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit status.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates, including changes.

Skills

Radio communication

Organization

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incident details, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. This role requires strong organization and precise radio skills and may involve shift work, overtime, and on‑call duties.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may receive training specific to fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch.