Fire Communications Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Seward Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Seward, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, data entry accuracy, map verification, and adherence to established procedures. Applicants may work variable shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required; some agencies provide training.
• Experience with fire communications or emergency dispatch may be preferred.
• Familiarity with maps, radio procedures, and data entry is advantageous.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Seward, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, data entry accuracy, map verification, and adherence to established procedures. Applicants may work variable shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major