Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Waterford Works (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Waterford Works, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and document updates to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Roles may include overnight and weekend shifts, with overtime during major incidents. The position emphasizes reliable data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Waterford Works, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and document updates to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Roles may include overnight and weekend shifts, with overtime during major incidents. The position emphasizes reliable data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response