Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Glendora (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glendora, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatcher applicants to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glendora, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatcher applicants to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.