Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Beach Haven (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ocean Beach, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews throughout shifts.

These roles require meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for advanced assignments, with some

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Training in fire dispatch may be required.
• Familiarity with radio communication and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ocean Beach, NY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews throughout shifts.

These roles require meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for advanced assignments, with some