Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bloomingdale Township (IL); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

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

The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for assignment, with shift work including overnights, weekends, and

Formación

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

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

The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for assignment, with shift work including overnights, weekends, and