Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Patterson (LA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Patterson, LA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate response actions for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, document them accurately, and alert responding units using established procedures.

The role requires strong radio communication, data entry, and computer-system proficiency, with the ability to work indoors at a station and handle high-pressure, fast-moving incidents.

Formación

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Computer systems

Radio communication equipment

Mapping software

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Patterson, LA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate response actions for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, document them accurately, and alert responding units using established procedures.

The role requires strong radio communication, data entry, and computer-system proficiency, with the ability to work indoors at a station and handle high-pressure, fast-moving incidents.