Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Angola, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; however, employers may seek fire communications training and EMS dispatch coursework. The role may require shift work, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Experience with fire communications training preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks, alert stations, and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status, relay changing information.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during incidents.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Angola, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; however, employers may seek fire communications training and EMS dispatch coursework. The role may require shift work, weekends, and overtime.