Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

The Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Franklin Park, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

The Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Franklin Park, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.