24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Summerfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Summerfield, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The job requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Dispatchers must be detail-oriented, able to manage maps and computer systems, and follow established response plans. Certification or training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Summerfield, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The job requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Dispatchers must be detail-oriented, able to manage maps and computer systems, and follow established response plans. Certification or training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain