Fire Communications Dispatcher: Crisis-Response Pro

County Emergency Communications; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Allenwood, NJ seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, coordinating dispatch, monitoring channels, and processing requests for additional resources while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch training or EMD certification may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 communication

Multitasking

Radio operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training / EMD certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Allenwood, NJ seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, coordinating dispatch, monitoring channels, and processing requests for additional resources while ensuring safety and accuracy.