Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Shirland Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Shirland, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews using established procedures.

This role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Shirland, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews using established procedures.

This role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.