Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Englewood, NJ seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response and dispatch apparatus. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, and maintain radio communications under established procedures.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and comfort with computer systems and maps. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communications

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Englewood, NJ seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response and dispatch apparatus. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, and maintain radio communications under established procedures.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and comfort with computer systems and maps. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.