Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pierron (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pierron, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident information, verify details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role demands meticulous data handling, rapid decision making, and calm radio communication across shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pierron, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident information, verify details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role demands meticulous data handling, rapid decision making, and calm radio communication across shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.