Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Silvis (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Silvis, IL is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Experience with fire communications training 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
• 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Incident documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Silvis, IL is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during