Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Mooseheart (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Mooseheart, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers who coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receive incident reports, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans.

Work may involve overnight shifts and weekend coverage to ensure 24/7 readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/education

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Mooseheart, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers who coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receive incident reports, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans.

Work may involve overnight shifts and weekend coverage to ensure 24/7 readiness.