Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Fults (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fults, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and related emergencies. You will receive incident details, document reports, and dispatch crews while maintaining clear radio communications and following established response plans.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or equivalent, solid data-entry skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Training and certification requirements may vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with ability to learn fire dispatch systems.
• Strong radio and data-entry skills essential for accurate incident logging.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during high-stress emergencies.

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

Attention to detail

Emergency responsiveness

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fults, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and related emergencies. You will receive incident details, document reports, and dispatch crews while maintaining clear radio communications and following established response plans.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or equivalent, solid data-entry skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Training and certification requirements may vary by agency.