Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Glenmora (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Glenmora, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Entry-level training may be provided; some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch coursework and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Glenmora, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Entry-level training may be provided; some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch coursework and