Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Blairstown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blairstown, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services.

The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Successful candidates will have strong data entry skills, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and work across shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized information handling

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blairstown, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services.

The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Successful candidates will have strong data entry skills, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and work across shifts including nights and weekends.