Fire Dispatch Specialist (Emergency Communications)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lostant (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Lostant, IL. The position supports coordination of responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies.

Duties include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews. Applicants may need a high school diploma or equivalent; certifications in fire dispatch or emergency management may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Lostant, IL. The position supports coordination of responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies.

Duties include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews. Applicants may need a high school diploma or equivalent; certifications in fire dispatch or emergency management may be required for some assignments.