24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Goreville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Goreville, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires attention to detail, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Prior fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments, with ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training in fire dispatch or emergency communications may be required for certain postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT-D training may be required for some positions.

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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Radio operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Goreville, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires attention to detail, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Prior fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments, with ongoing training provided.