Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Leader

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for the Loda, IL area to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments, with scheduling that

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training may be required for some postings.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for the Loda, IL area to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments, with scheduling that