Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro (Shift)

County Emergency Communications; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Barrington, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status using radio comms.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require dispatch or EMS training. The work involves computer systems, maps, and radio communication with potential shift work and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Barrington, IL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status using radio comms.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require dispatch or EMS training. The work involves computer systems, maps, and radio communication with potential shift work and on-call duties.