Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Geff (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Geff, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responders.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Work hours may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage. Benefits vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and response details.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Geff, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responders.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Work hours may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage. Benefits vary by agency.