Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Chandlerville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates are organized, accurate with data entry, maps, and computer systems, and capable of following established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Ideal candidates are organized, accurate with data entry, maps, and computer systems, and capable of following established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.