Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hindsboro (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Hindsboro, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work across all hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Hindsboro, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work across all hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, during major incidents.