Fire Communications Dispatcher – Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Ellsworth (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Dawson, IL seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

Roles may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. Entry requirements typically include a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and radio communication;

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

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

Formation

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Dawson, IL seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

Roles may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. Entry requirements typically include a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and radio communication;