Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Overtime Pay & Training

911 Emergency Communications; Martinton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Martinton, IL, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch certification may be required for particular assignments. Shift work including nights is common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to work with computer systems, maps, and radio communication in fast-paced environments.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Martinton, IL, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch certification may be required for particular assignments. Shift work including nights is common.