Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

The Fire Dispatcher role in Peoria, IL coordinates responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This position requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Job description

The Fire Dispatcher role in Peoria, IL coordinates responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This position requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.