Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Ops

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

Job summary

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

The role requires organized information handling and clear communication. Familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radios is important, and some agencies may require fire dispatch certification.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Ability to work with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• 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 status, and incident updates.
• 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

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

The role requires organized information handling and clear communication. Familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radios is important, and some agencies may require fire dispatch certification.