Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Forrest, IL seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems and maps, perform accurate data entry, and follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred; entry-level training provided.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities essential for fast-paced dispatch work.
• Familiarity with radio procedures and data entry for incident records.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; coordinate with responding units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Record dispatch times and key incident information for after-action reviews.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Radio comms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Forrest, IL seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems and maps, perform accurate data entry, and follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management training may be required for certain assignments.