Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hopper (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers in Henderson, IL to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to response plans, and collaboration with authorized personnel to ensure rapid and safe incident management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction in fire communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; coordinate mutual aid when needed.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.

Connaissances

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps and GIS

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers in Henderson, IL to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to response plans, and collaboration with authorized personnel to ensure rapid and safe incident management.