Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Belvidere (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Belvidere, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and calm, clear communication under pressure, following established procedures and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training (preferred)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Belvidere, NJ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and calm, clear communication under pressure, following established procedures and directions from authorized personnel.