Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Georgetown (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Georgetown, IL seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or certifications may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with maps, data entry, and radio communication is essential.

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

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Georgetown, IL seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.