Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Asbury Park, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry and clear radio communication while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers, maps, and radio systems, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or relevant coursework preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio comms.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay updates as needed.
• Record dispatch times and movements for incident logs.

Skills

Clear radio comms

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps & location data

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Asbury Park, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry and clear radio communication while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers, maps, and radio systems, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training.