Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts

County Emergency Communications; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lockport, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role demands precise data handling, prompt radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and some roles may demand fire dispatch training and

Qualifications

• Requires strong radio communication skills and calm decision-making under pressure.
• Proficient in data entry and keeping accurate incident logs.
• Ability to follow established plans, use maps, and operate computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations and access information
• 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lockport, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role demands precise data handling, prompt radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and some roles may demand fire dispatch training and