24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cornland (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cornland, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role requires meticulous data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while maintaining calm and professional coordination with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch training or certifications preferred for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus as assigned.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cornland, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role requires meticulous data handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while maintaining calm and professional coordination with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch training or certifications preferred for specialized assignments.