Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Branchburg, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. You will verify locations, monitor channels, document dispatch details, and coordinate mutual aid.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and ongoing training. A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction; fire dispatch certification or EMS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Strong data entry accuracy and map-reading skills are valued.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Branchburg, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. You will verify locations, monitor channels, document dispatch details, and coordinate mutual aid.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and ongoing training. A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction; fire dispatch certification or EMS