Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sublette Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sublette, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. You will alert stations, dispatch apparatus, and maintain clear radio communication while following approved response plans.

Responsibilities include recording details, verifying locations, and coordinating with resources during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required and ongoing training may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some employers require dispatch training.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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 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

Radio communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Mapping software

Dispatch systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sublette, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. You will alert stations, dispatch apparatus, and maintain clear radio communication while following approved response plans.

Responsibilities include recording details, verifying locations, and coordinating with resources during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required and ongoing training may be provided.