Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Westwood, NJ seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will verify locations, alert responders, monitor radio channels, and document updates in real time.

This role requires meticulous data entry, calm communication under pressure, and strict adherence to incident-management procedures. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments, with shifts that can

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong radio and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

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

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Westwood, NJ seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will verify locations, alert responders, monitor radio channels, and document updates in real time.

This role requires meticulous data entry, calm communication under pressure, and strict adherence to incident-management procedures. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments, with shifts that can