Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pinckneyville (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pinckneyville, IL is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatch positions may require specialized training and certifications; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pinckneyville, IL is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatch positions may require specialized training and certifications; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations.