Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Barry (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Barry, IL is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers must verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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

Computer systems literacy

Accurate data entry

Maps reading

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Barry, IL is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers must verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.