Elite Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Clayton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Clayton, NJ is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and relaying critical information to responders. A high school diploma or GED is typically required, with some roles needing specific dispatch

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatchers may receive entry-level instruction or have fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks, alert stations and units as assigned.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit status during incidents.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and changing condition information.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Clayton, NJ is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and relaying critical information to responders. A high school diploma or GED is typically required, with some roles needing specific dispatch