Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Long Beach Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Long Beach Township, NJ, seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure safe, timely deployments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred dispatch training or EMS coursework. The role may require flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, to cover major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Long Beach Township, NJ, seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure safe, timely deployments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred dispatch training or EMS coursework. The role may require flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, to cover major