Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sycamore, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

This on-site role may require night, weekend, and overtime shifts to ensure full coverage during major incidents. Ideal candidates will manage information accurately, operate radio systems, and follow established response

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for some 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

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sycamore, IL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

This on-site role may require night, weekend, and overtime shifts to ensure full coverage during major incidents. Ideal candidates will manage information accurately, operate radio systems, and follow established response