Fire Communications Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pioneer (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pioneer, LA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain precise communications with responding units.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pioneer, LA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain precise communications with responding units.

Role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; dispatch training may be required for some assignments.