24/7 Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Leonardo (NJ); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Leonardo, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The job emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Leonardo, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The job emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical