Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Crisis Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Waterproof (LA); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Waterproof, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, document incidents, and maintain radio discipline. The role requires precise data entry, incident tracking, and adherence to agency procedures.

Work may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and training in fire dispatch; benefits include insurance, retirement options, paid leave, and professional development.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and condition updates.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Documentation

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Waterproof, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, document incidents, and maintain radio discipline. The role requires precise data entry, incident tracking, and adherence to agency procedures.

Work may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and training in fire dispatch; benefits include insurance, retirement options, paid leave, and professional development.