Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination & Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Holcomb (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Holcomb, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You translate incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Proficiency with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Training in fire dispatch or emergency communications may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio use.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy and data entry

Radio communication

Disaster response coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Fire dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Holcomb, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You translate incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Proficiency with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.