Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Public Safety Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Saint Francisville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saint Francisville, IL, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role demands precise data entry, maps, and radio discipline. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saint Francisville, IL, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role demands precise data entry, maps, and radio discipline. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.