Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Elmhurst, IL

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elmhurst, IL seeks a fire dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or related coursework may be required for specific 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elmhurst, IL seeks a fire dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio operation.