Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Coordinated Response & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Lakewood Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Lakewood, NJ is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Responsibilities include routing units, verifying locations, and communicating with responding crews under demanding conditions.

Applicants should possess strong radio and data-entry skills, familiarity with dispatch software, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights and weekends.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent typically required.
• Experience with fire communications or dispatch training preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and radio operation may be required.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

CAD software

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Lakewood, NJ is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Responsibilities include routing units, verifying locations, and communicating with responding crews under demanding conditions.

Applicants should possess strong radio and data-entry skills, familiarity with dispatch software, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights and weekends.