Campus Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response Operator

County Emergency Communications; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Campus, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, capable of handling data entry, maps, and radio workflow. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is common.

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

County Emergency Communications in Campus, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, capable of handling data entry, maps, and radio workflow. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is common.