Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cecilia (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cecilia, LA is seeking motivated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work across shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Prior dispatch or related training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; some roles may require dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma

Recognized equivalency credential

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cecilia, LA is seeking motivated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work across shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Prior dispatch or related training is preferred.