Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Alma (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alma, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans and supervisor directions. Flexible shifts including nights and weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and assess risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; coordinate resources as needed.
• 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 and unit movements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Radio procedures

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps and radio software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alma, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans and supervisor directions. Flexible shifts including nights and weekends may apply.