24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Paincourtville (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Paincourtville, LA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; training in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Paincourtville, LA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; training in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.