Fire Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hightstown, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting responses, verify incident locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework and shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.

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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hightstown, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting responses, verify incident locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework and shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.