Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Yates City (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yates City, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding teams.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for certain 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 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps / geographic awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yates City, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding teams.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.