Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Manhattan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Manhattan, IL is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. Overtime, night shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage may apply depending on incident demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek fire communications training.
• Comfort 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Manhattan, IL is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. Overtime, night shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage may apply depending on incident demands.