Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Linwood (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 Linwood, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses, document incidents, alert stations, and monitor statuses to ensure rapid, safe fire service operations. Workers may handle overnight and weekend shifts in a high-demand environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Certification and ongoing training may be required for certain roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is helpful.
• Certification may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and access information
• 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 through procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Radio communications

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio dispatch systems

GPS/maps software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Linwood, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses, document incidents, alert stations, and monitor statuses to ensure rapid, safe fire service operations. Workers may handle overnight and weekend shifts in a high-demand environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Certification and ongoing training may be required for certain roles.