Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Perry, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews, following established plans and supervisor directions.

The role demands attention to detail, fast data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies may provide entry-level instruction.
• Experience in fire dispatch or emergency communications is preferred.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps, and radios accurately.

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

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Communication equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Perry, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews, following established plans and supervisor directions.

The role demands attention to detail, fast data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.