Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Galatia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatchers in Galatia, IL coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining lines of communication with responding crews.

Candidates must be organized, with clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and comfort with computer systems. Some postings require fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should have strong organizational skills and clear radio communication.
• Good data entry accuracy and comfort with computer systems may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fire Dispatchers in Galatia, IL coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining lines of communication with responding crews.

Candidates must be organized, with clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and comfort with computer systems. Some postings require fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.