Fire Dispatcher | 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chatsworth (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers for opportunities in Chatsworth, IL. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while keeping incident details current and following established response plans.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position may require shift work, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with duty locations at the Chatsworth area fire service or communications agency.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers for opportunities in Chatsworth, IL. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while keeping incident details current and following established response plans.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position may require shift work, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with duty locations at the Chatsworth area fire service or communications agency.