Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a dispatcher to support fire response operations. Duties include receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

The role requires reliable data entry and familiarity with computer systems. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in fire dispatch or EMS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential. Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication; relevant dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a dispatcher to support fire response operations. Duties include receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels.

The role requires reliable data entry and familiarity with computer systems. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in fire dispatch or EMS preferred.