24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in MC Leansboro, IL seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will document incidents, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong data handling, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and the ability to follow established response plans. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for some postings, with shifts including

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Experience with fire communications training may be preferred for some postings.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Maps

Computer literacy

Emergency dispatch training

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in MC Leansboro, IL seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will document incidents, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong data handling, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and the ability to follow established response plans. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for some postings, with shifts including