Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Weldon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Weldon, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may vary by assignment and agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some positions offer training.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Experience or training in fire communications and radio protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Weldon, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may vary by assignment and agency.