Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Westwego, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires calm, precise data entry, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio protocols, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings.

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

EMS dispatch certification

Tools

None

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Westwego, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires calm, precise data entry, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio protocols, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.