Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Olmsted (IL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

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Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Olmsted, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to manage incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. The role requires keeping incident details current and following established response plans under supervision. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems, with(dispatch training) as a plus. Benefits and diverse shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication
• Experience in fire or emergency dispatch preferred

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Communication

Radio communication

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification training

Outils

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Map systems

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Olmsted, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to manage incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. The role requires keeping incident details current and following established response plans under supervision. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems, with(dispatch training) as a plus. Benefits and diverse shifts may apply.