Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Response Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Neoga (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Neoga, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role focuses on accurate data handling, location verification, and timely notifications to fire units.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio protocols. Some assignments may require fire dispatch training or related certifications, with scheduling that can include night shifts and weekends

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Fire dispatch training or related certifications may be required for some assignments.
• Accurate data entry and mapreading skills are essential.
• Familiarity with radio communication and incident protocols is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify locations, access routes, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and assign responding units per approved procedures.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit availability and status in real time.
• Relay occupants, hazards, and changing conditions to responders.
• Process resource requests through established channels.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates to incident logs.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps literacy

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Neoga, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role focuses on accurate data handling, location verification, and timely notifications to fire units.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio protocols. Some assignments may require fire dispatch training or related certifications, with scheduling that can include night shifts and weekends