Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Critical Incident Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Vincentown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Southampton, NJ seeks skilled fire dispatchers to take calls, document details, and coordinate responses. This role requires attention to accuracy, familiarity with radio systems, and the ability to work indoors at a dispatch workstation.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS training; overtime and varied shifts are common, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Southampton, NJ seeks skilled fire dispatchers to take calls, document details, and coordinate responses. This role requires attention to accuracy, familiarity with radio systems, and the ability to work indoors at a dispatch workstation.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS training; overtime and varied shifts are common, including nights and holidays.