Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher | Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Martinsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Martinsville, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, reliable radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• Requires clear radio communication and accuracy in data handling.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers; relevant dispatch training preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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 communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Martinsville, IL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, reliable radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.