Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Grayville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grayville is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels, ensuring accurate and timely communications under demanding conditions.

Applicants should be prepared for shift flexibility, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities spanning from incident intake to resource

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved 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 updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grayville is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels, ensuring accurate and timely communications under demanding conditions.

Applicants should be prepared for shift flexibility, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities spanning from incident intake to resource