Fire Communications Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Saddle River (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Saddle River, NJ, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and relaying critical updates. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems; ongoing training and shift coverage are expected,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Dispatching roles may require fire communications training.
• Strong computer and radio communication skills expected.

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.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Saddle River, NJ, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and relaying critical updates. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems; ongoing training and shift coverage are expected,