24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Belknap (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Belknap, IL, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch training and emergency medical dispatch knowledge may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Belknap, IL, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch training and emergency medical dispatch knowledge may be required for some assignments.