Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Cantrall (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Cantrall, Illinois seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and manage radio communications for ongoing incidents. The role requires attention to detail, quick decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure in a multi-agency environment.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma, be comfortable with computers and maps, and may require fire or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear communication

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Cantrall, Illinois seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and manage radio communications for ongoing incidents. The role requires attention to detail, quick decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure in a multi-agency environment.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma, be comfortable with computers and maps, and may require fire or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.