Fire Dispatcher (24/7) — Emergency Response & Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Bellmawr (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bellmawr, NJ is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident reports, confirming locations, and coordinating with responding units using established radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch training is a plus.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; related certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks for accurate response.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status throughout incidents.
• Record dispatch times and update incident status as it evolves.

Skills

Radio communication

Information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bellmawr, NJ is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident reports, confirming locations, and coordinating with responding units using established radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.