Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Cedar Grove (NJ); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Cedar Grove, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate EMS and fire response. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and manage unit status through radio channels.

Strong data entry and precise communication are essential. Candidates may need fire dispatch training or related coursework; 24/7 staffing and emergency coverage may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Experience with fast, accurate data entry and documentation is beneficial.
• Familiarity with radio protocols and incident reporting supports effective dispatching.

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 orders.
• 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

Information management

Documentation

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Cedar Grove, NJ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate EMS and fire response. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and manage unit status through radio channels.

Strong data entry and precise communication are essential. Candidates may need fire dispatch training or related coursework; 24/7 staffing and emergency coverage may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.