Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Far Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Far Hills, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews, while following established plans.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accuracy in data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for specific assignments; expect varied shifts and on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and report details accurately.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status during incidents.
• Relay information on occupants and changing conditions.
• Coordinate with resources and mutual-aid when needed.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Far Hills, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews, while following established plans.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accuracy in data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for specific assignments; expect varied shifts and on-site work.