Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Vermilion, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies handled by fire services, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The position emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio comms

Data entry

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Vermilion, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies handled by fire services, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The position emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major