Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Public Safety Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Wakefield (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wakefield, LA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status to support firefighting teams.

This role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents. Prior dispatch or EMS training is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reporting details.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay critical updates.
• Coordinate mutual aid communications when needed.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Maps and GPS navigation

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wakefield, LA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status to support firefighting teams.

This role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents. Prior dispatch or EMS training is beneficial.