24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Biggsville (IL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Biggsville, IL is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and staying vigilant for evolving conditions. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Biggsville, IL is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and staying vigilant for evolving conditions. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations,