Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Montville, NJ seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; some agencies provide entry-level training while others require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain roles.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps

Radio monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Montville, NJ seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; some agencies provide entry-level training while others require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain roles.