Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Three Bridges (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Three Bridges, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established response plans, and communicate under pressure from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some roles may provide entry-level instruction.
• Dispatchers should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Three Bridges, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established response plans, and communicate under pressure from authorized personnel.