Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Response & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Blandinsville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blandinsville, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will verify locations, alert resources, monitor status, and maintain communications with responding crews and incident stakeholders.

The role requires meticulous data entry, familiarity with radio systems, and adherence to approved response plans. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blandinsville, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will verify locations, alert resources, monitor status, and maintain communications with responding crews and incident stakeholders.

The role requires meticulous data entry, familiarity with radio systems, and adherence to approved response plans. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or