24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gibsland (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gibsland, LA, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. The role requires precise radio communication, structured information handling, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry while maintaining situational awareness. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and relaying changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Information organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gibsland, LA, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. The role requires precise radio communication, structured information handling, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry while maintaining situational awareness. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and relaying changes.