Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carlinville, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles need dispatch training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carlinville, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.