Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Vergennes (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vergennes, IL, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate urgent responses and maintain critical incident details. You will receive, verify, and log incidents, alert appropriate stations, and monitor radio communications to keep responders informed throughout emergencies.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be needed for specific assignments, and dispatch may involve

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require further fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vergennes, IL, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate urgent responses and maintain critical incident details. You will receive, verify, and log incidents, alert appropriate stations, and monitor radio communications to keep responders informed throughout emergencies.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be needed for specific assignments, and dispatch may involve