Fire Dispatch Pro - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Holmdel, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire responses, confirm incident details, and relay critical information to responding crews. The role involves heavy radio and computer system use, shift work including overnights and weekends, and strict adherence to established procedures and safety protocols.

Candidates should be organized, calm under pressure, and capable of multitasking across multiple screens while maintaining precise data entry and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate dispatch software and radio equipment.
• Comfort with data entry and mapping information.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Mapping software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Holmdel, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire responses, confirm incident details, and relay critical information to responding crews. The role involves heavy radio and computer system use, shift work including overnights and weekends, and strict adherence to established procedures and safety protocols.

Candidates should be organized, calm under pressure, and capable of multitasking across multiple screens while maintaining precise data entry and