Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for some 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 GED

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.