Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Ellisville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ellisville, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio communication.

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 and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ellisville, IL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.