Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Southampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Southampton, NJ. The role involves coordinating fire responses, documenting incidents, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with scheduling that may include overnight shifts and on-call

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some agencies provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with training.

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 established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Southampton, NJ. The role involves coordinating fire responses, documenting incidents, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with scheduling that may include overnight shifts and on-call