Fire Dispatch Specialist 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Grenloch (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grenloch, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch and radio procedures. The role involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires accuracy and calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some positions may seek dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Crisis communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grenloch, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch and radio procedures. The role involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires accuracy and calm under pressure.