Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Keyport (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Keyport, NJ invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS incident-management coursework may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some vacancies offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communication training may be required for certain posts.

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

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Keyport, NJ invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS incident-management coursework may be required for certain