Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Response & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Evansville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Evansville, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio channels, and be prepared for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability
• 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 and unit movements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Evansville, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio channels, and be prepared for