Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Buena Vista Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Newtonville is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be needed for specific assignments; some positions offer entry-level instruction.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Newtonville is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be needed for specific assignments; some positions offer entry-level instruction.