Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Flemington (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in New Milford, NJ is seeking capable Fire Dispatcher applicants to coordinate firefighting and emergency responses from a central communications center.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, monitoring radio channels, and recording dispatch data. Strong organizational skills and clear radio communication are essential to maintain safety and efficiency during incidents, including overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organized information handling

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio dispatch software

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in New Milford, NJ is seeking capable Fire Dispatcher applicants to coordinate firefighting and emergency responses from a central communications center.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, monitoring radio channels, and recording dispatch data. Strong organizational skills and clear radio communication are essential to maintain safety and efficiency during incidents, including overnight and weekend shifts.