Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Cresskill (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cresskill, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Shifts can include overnight, weekends, and overtime depending on incident workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to read maps and understand radio procedures.
• Strong communication skills and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document incident reports for fires, rescues, and hazards.
• Verify locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Coordinate with stations and dispatch apparatus via approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status in real time.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process resource requests through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cresskill, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Shifts can include overnight, weekends, and overtime depending on incident workload.