Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Rapid Response & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mays Landing, NJ seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, accurate with data entry, and comfortable using maps and computer systems. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mays Landing, NJ seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, accurate with data entry, and comfortable using maps and computer systems. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification.