Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Pinckneyville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift premiums

Professional development

Insurance

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Perry, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire responses, document reports, alert units, and maintain radio communications under established plans. The role requires calm, precise data handling and strong teamwork.

Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma and basic computer system familiarity are common prerequisites; fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong data-entry and computer systems aptitude.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Perry, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire responses, document reports, alert units, and maintain radio communications under established plans. The role requires calm, precise data handling and strong teamwork.

Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma and basic computer system familiarity are common prerequisites; fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.