Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Choudrant (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Choudrant, LA seeks a vigilant Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding units. This role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans during high-stress events.

You will work a shift-based schedule at a local dispatch center, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Permission to work in a fast-paced emergency dispatch environment.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Choudrant, LA seeks a vigilant Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding units. This role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans during high-stress events.

You will work a shift-based schedule at a local dispatch center, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage.