Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pittsfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Barry, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and following established response plans while communicating with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS incident-management coursework may be required for certain

Qualifications

• Fire dispatch requires clear radio communication and accurate data handling.
• Experience with computer systems and maps is common for dispatch roles.
• Attention to detail and organized information management are essential.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Barry, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and following established response plans while communicating with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS incident-management coursework may be required for certain