24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Incident Response & Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gilbert (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Gilbert, LA to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status on radio channels while following established plans.

Applicants should be able to handle data entry, operate computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Some roles require fire dispatch training or related certification; evening or overnight shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers seek fire communications training or dispatch certification.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps with accuracy.

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 communication

Maps literacy

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Gilbert, LA to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status on radio channels while following established plans.

Applicants should be able to handle data entry, operate computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Some roles require fire dispatch training or related certification; evening or overnight shifts may be required.