Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Compton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Compton, IL, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and established dispatch procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Compton, IL, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and established dispatch procedures.