Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 El Paso Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; El Paso (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in El Paso, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, verify locations, and dispatch units with precise radio and data entry accuracy. The role requires adapting to evolving incident information and following established plans.

Applicants should demonstrate calm under pressure and strong multitasking abilities. The dispatcher may work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support continuous coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Public safety dispatch experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio consoles

CAD systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in El Paso, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, verify locations, and dispatch units with precise radio and data entry accuracy. The role requires adapting to evolving incident information and following established plans.

Applicants should demonstrate calm under pressure and strong multitasking abilities. The dispatcher may work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support continuous coverage.