Elite Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Broadview, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, alert responders, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Broadview, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, alert responders, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.