Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Communications Pro (Overtime)

911 Emergency Communications; Leonore (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Leonore, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, assign resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires clear communication, precise data handling, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with training or certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch preferred for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication essential.

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 radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Fast decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification / emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Leonore, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, assign resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires clear communication, precise data handling, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with training or certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch preferred for