Dispatcher
Somerset County Communications 911 Center
Flemington, NJ
Age: 36
End of Service: 06/23/2014
Circumstances: Suicide due to PTSD
Justin was a 911 dispatcher for Somerset County Communications and performed his job well. During his tenure at the 911 Center, he received multiple awards for his accomplished work. He was a dedicated EMT to Green Knoll Rescue Squad, Bridgewater NJ, and a dedicated Firefighter, belonging to several companies, lastly The Flemington Fire Department. He was also a member of the Somerset County Hazmat Team.
Justin could bring humor to any situation he was involved in and this is his lasting tribute to the First Responder Field. While in his role as a 911 dispatcher, He had the uncanny ability to de-escalate any number of high-profile situations and thus help to stabilize a number of calls over the years. Justin is survived by his Family, William & Barbara Finkle, and brothers Seth and Jared Finkle as well as several nieces and nephews.