Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Dumont (NJ); In loco; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Dumont, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized handling of information, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience or training in fire dispatch may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Organized information handling

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Computer systems

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Dumont, NJ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized handling of information, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.