Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Pocahontas (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Pocahontas, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers must be organized, proficient with information handling, and able to communicate clearly over radio while following established response plans and directions from authorized

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Pocahontas, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers must be organized, proficient with information handling, and able to communicate clearly over radio while following established response plans and directions from authorized