Critical Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lafox, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. You will work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with emphasis on accurate data

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / EM dispatch training

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Radio communications

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lafox, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. You will work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with emphasis on accurate data