Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Ozark (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ozark, IL seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves organized information handling, data entry, and adherence to established response plans while reporting to authorized personnel. Shifts can include overnight, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Strong radio communication skills and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ozark, IL seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves organized information handling, data entry, and adherence to established response plans while reporting to authorized personnel. Shifts can include overnight, weekends, and overtime.