Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Techny, IL offer roles coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident details, maintain communications, and follow established plans while staying responsive for overnight, weekend, and holiday staffing needs.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED; some roles require fire dispatch or EMS training, with certifications possibly required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Techny, IL offer roles coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident details, maintain communications, and follow established plans while staying responsive for overnight, weekend, and holiday staffing needs.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED; some roles require fire dispatch or EMS training, with certifications possibly required for specific assignments.