24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in East Alton, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain open radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in East Alton, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain open radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.