Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Andover (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Andover, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire or EMS dispatch training. The role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support around-the-clock operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings.

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

County Emergency Communications in Andover, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire or EMS dispatch training. The role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support around-the-clock operations.