Fire Communications Dispatcher: Rapid Alerts & Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Shannon (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shannon, IL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications with accuracy, while following response plans and supervisor directions. Roles may involve overnight shifts and emergency coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shannon, IL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications with accuracy, while following response plans and supervisor directions. Roles may involve overnight shifts and emergency coverage as needed.