Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Beecher (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a high-pressure environment.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, excellent radio communication, and the ability to handle incident data accurately. Roles may require shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a high-pressure environment.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, excellent radio communication, and the ability to handle incident data accurately. Roles may require shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations.