Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Elgin (IL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses in Elgin, Illinois. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and dispatching resources using established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments. The position may involve shift work and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses in Elgin, Illinois. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and dispatching resources using established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments. The position may involve shift work and on-call coverage during major incidents.