Fire Dispatcher - Hiring Now

911 Emergency Communications; Long Beach Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance options

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Long Beach Township, NJ, seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure safe, timely deployments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred dispatch training or EMS coursework. The role may require flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, to cover major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team coordination

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Description du poste

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Long Beach Township

Fire Dispatchers help 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 and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Position Details

Duty Location: {airport_name}, Long Beach Township, NJ

Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy

Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

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Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency's eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified
• Complete required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for the assignment
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Fire Dispatchers usually work indoors at communications workstations with continuous headset, keyboard, and screen use. Major incidents may involve heavy radio traffic and prolonged concentration. The employer determines essential functions and applicable accommodation procedures.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to insurance coverage, retirement programs, paid leave, employee-support services, and professional development. Overtime, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the hiring agency and position classification.