Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lena (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lena, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires clear radio communication, organized information handling, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be 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

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training/certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lena, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires clear radio communication, organized information handling, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel.