Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Royal (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Mount Royal, NJ. Duties include receiving fire reports, alerting units, and coordinating with responding crews in a high-demand, round-the-clock environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication, with certifications possibly required for specialized assignments. Training and career development opportunities are offered within a demanding emergency services context.

Qualifications

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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Mount Royal, NJ. Duties include receiving fire reports, alerting units, and coordinating with responding crews in a high-demand, round-the-clock environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication, with certifications possibly required for specialized assignments. Training and career development opportunities are offered within a demanding emergency services context.