Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Richton Park, IL, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Evening and overnight coverage is possible depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Skills

Organizational information handling

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Richton Park, IL, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Evening and overnight coverage is possible depending on assignments.