Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Patoka (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Patoka, IL, seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure public safety and rapid response.

The role requires strong computer skills, precise data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS-related coursework and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Patoka, IL, seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing operations to ensure public safety and rapid response.

The role requires strong computer skills, precise data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS-related coursework and certifications.