Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hamburg (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hamburg, LA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain clear radio communication. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with duties including incident documentation and resource alerting.

Fire dispatch may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hamburg, LA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain clear radio communication. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with duties including incident documentation and resource alerting.

Fire dispatch may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.