Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Golconda (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Golconda, IL to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires careful data entry, radio communication, and map-based verification while following established procedures.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems. Training and entry-level programs may be provided; shift coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; dispatch training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch equipment.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates; coordinate resources.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Golconda, IL to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires careful data entry, radio communication, and map-based verification while following established procedures.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems. Training and entry-level programs may be provided; shift coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.