Round-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Littleton, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to join its team. Duties include receiving reports of fires, verifying locations, alerting stations, coordinating resources, and monitoring radio channels during critical incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required or entry-level instruction may be provided.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some 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

Data entry

Radio comms

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Littleton, IL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to join its team. Duties include receiving reports of fires, verifying locations, alerting stations, coordinating resources, and monitoring radio channels during critical incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.