Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Gifford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gifford, IL, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications for fire services. This role requires adherence to established response plans and direction from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework preferred. Dispatch work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gifford, IL, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications for fire services. This role requires adherence to established response plans and direction from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework preferred. Dispatch work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major