Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communication Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Manteno, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel, while remaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction within fire communications.
• Experience with radio communications is advantageous.

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

Communication skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Manteno, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel, while remaining