24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Freeman Spur (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Freeman Spur, IL, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire-service responses, relay incident details, and maintain clear radio communications.

Dispatchers work in fast-paced environments, may cover overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and must handle sensitive information with accuracy.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems and maps; training and certification opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training may be provided.
• Ability to operate computer systems and radio equipment.
• Willingness to work overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

GIS mapping software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Freeman Spur, IL, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire-service responses, relay incident details, and maintain clear radio communications.

Dispatchers work in fast-paced environments, may cover overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and must handle sensitive information with accuracy.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems and maps; training and certification opportunities are provided.