Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Brick, NJ seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews in a high-demand environment.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework. Duties include data entry, maps, and continuous shift coverage, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Brick, NJ seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews in a high-demand environment.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework. Duties include data entry, maps, and continuous shift coverage, including nights and weekends.