24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Anna (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Anna, IL seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans; certification and training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Anna, IL seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans; certification and training may be required for certain assignments.