Emergency Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Fire Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cherry (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses from Cherry, IL. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews, including overnight and weekend shifts.

A strong focus on accurate data entry, maps, and radio discipline is essential. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and able to work within established response plans while meeting a background, certifications,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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 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.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses from Cherry, IL. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews, including overnight and weekend shifts.

A strong focus on accurate data entry, maps, and radio discipline is essential. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and able to work within established response plans while meeting a background, certifications,