Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Paid training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Barnegat, NJ seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. You will verify locations, alert resources, and monitor status while following established plans and directives.

The role requires strong data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and supervision are provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional dispatch training preferred.
• Experience in emergency dispatch and familiarity with radio communications is desirable.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps, and incident management tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Barnegat, NJ seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. You will verify locations, alert resources, and monitor status while following established plans and directives.

The role requires strong data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and supervision are provided where needed.