Elite Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; South Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in South Wilmington, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling and accurate entry, with adherence to established response plans and directions from supervisors. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; some positions may require fire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in South Wilmington, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling and accurate entry, with adherence to established response plans and directions from supervisors. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; some positions may require fire