Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7 Emergency Communications)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Posen (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Posen, IL, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

As a fire dispatcher, you will receive incident details, alert resources, monitor status, and document updates. Must have a high school diploma, familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; fire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require dispatch training.
• Experience with fire communications or relevant training preferred.
• Ability to operate computer systems and enter incident data 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Posen, IL, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

As a fire dispatcher, you will receive incident details, alert resources, monitor status, and document updates. Must have a high school diploma, familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; fire