Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and rescues in Sewaren, NJ. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, ensuring accurate data entry and clear radio communication.

A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch or EMS training may be needed for specific assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication is essential and data must be entered accurately.
• Applicants should have basic computer skills and familiarity with dispatch software/systems.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required for entry-level roles.

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

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and rescues in Sewaren, NJ. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, ensuring accurate data entry and clear radio communication.

A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch or EMS training may be needed for specific assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.