Fire Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Specialist (Good Hope)

911 Emergency Communications; Good Hope (IL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

911 Emergency Communications in Good Hope, IL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support coordinated emergency response and radio operations. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding units.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Computers

Maps

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

911 Emergency Communications in Good Hope, IL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support coordinated emergency response and radio operations. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding units.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification.