Fire Dispatcher - Critical Emergency Communications (24/7)

County Emergency Communications; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in East Moline, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, 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

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Computers / data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in East Moline, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.