Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Auburn (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mount Auburn, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and document actions to support responders during fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents.

Strong data entry, maps, and computer systems experience required; flexible schedules including nights and weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for particular assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mount Auburn, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and document actions to support responders during fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents.

Strong data entry, maps, and computer systems experience required; flexible schedules including nights and weekends may apply.