Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Precise Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Little Falls, NJ seeks capable fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be proficient with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; relevant dispatch training or certification may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience using computer-aided dispatch systems is advantageous.

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

Information management

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Little Falls, NJ seeks capable fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be proficient with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; relevant dispatch training or certification may be required