Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Stockholm (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stockholm, NJ seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

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

Skills

Clear communication

Radio discipline

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stockholm, NJ seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.