Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Metuchen, NJ seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear lines of communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, are comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and can work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized

Clear communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Metuchen, NJ seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear lines of communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, are comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and can work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.