Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Carthage (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Carthage, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with agency-provided instruction available. Fire dispatch roles may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide instruction.
• Experience with fire communications training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Carthage, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with agency-provided instruction available. Fire dispatch roles may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.