Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Job description

Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.