Fire Dispatcher — Rapid Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Keansburg (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Keansburg, NJ, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires attention to incident details, following established response plans, and maintaining contact with authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays; flexible staffing supports major

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Keansburg, NJ, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires attention to incident details, following established response plans, and maintaining contact with authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays; flexible staffing supports major