Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ewing, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses from a centralized dispatch center. The role emphasizes precise data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Training and certifications may be required based on the assignment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Emergency communication systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ewing, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses from a centralized dispatch center. The role emphasizes precise data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Training and certifications may be required based on the assignment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio operations.