Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Belvidere, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews to ensure prompt, accurate actions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Belvidere, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews to ensure prompt, accurate actions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.