Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Support

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Indianola, IL is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews all shifts.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and relaying changing conditions. The role may require night, weekend, holiday, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Indianola, IL is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews all shifts.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and relaying changing conditions. The role may require night, weekend, holiday, overtime, and major incident coverage.