24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Trout (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Trout, LA is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Organized

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification/training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Trout, LA is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments.