Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops, Training & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Palmer (IL); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Palmer, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio status to keep teams informed.

Eye toward accuracy and calm under pressure, with access to mandatory dispatch training and potential overtime. High school diploma commonly required; some roles may require certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Palmer, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio status to keep teams informed.

Eye toward accuracy and calm under pressure, with access to mandatory dispatch training and potential overtime. High school diploma commonly required; some roles may require certification.