Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Morgan City, LA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews, while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with scheduling that can include overnight

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Information handling

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Morgan City, LA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews, while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with scheduling that can include overnight