Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Shifts & Training

911 Emergency Communications; Forsyth (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Forsyth, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units and status to ensure rapid, accurate dispatching.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, with optional fire dispatch certifications for specialized assignments. Background checks and training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map-reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Forsyth, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units and status to ensure rapid, accurate dispatching.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, with optional fire dispatch certifications for specialized assignments. Background checks and training may be required.