Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Long Valley (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and manage incident data from our Long Valley operations. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and track unit status via radio and computer systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMT-related training. Flexibility for night shifts, overtime, and major incidents is required to meet staffing needs.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and manage incident data from our Long Valley operations. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and track unit status via radio and computer systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMT-related training. Flexibility for night shifts, overtime, and major incidents is required to meet staffing needs.