Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Training

911 Emergency Communications; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communication with responding crews, using approved response assignments.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems and data entry. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignments.

Qualifications

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

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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communication with responding crews, using approved response assignments.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems and data entry. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignments.