Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Tenafly, NJ Fire Dispatcher role coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights and weekends; training and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications training may be required for certain 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

Tenafly, NJ Fire Dispatcher role coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights and weekends; training and certifications may be required.