Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications Expert & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Bartonville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bartonville, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This position requires attention to detail, strong radio communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and candidates should be prepared for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required or common.
• 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bartonville, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This position requires attention to detail, strong radio communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and candidates should be prepared for