Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Ludlow (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ludlow, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to details, and adherence to established response plans. Some positions may require dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry‑level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ludlow, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to details, and adherence to established response plans. Some positions may require dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.