Fire Communications Dispatcher — Save Lives

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Provencal (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Provencal, LA, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses. The role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and have comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required for entry.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is preferred.
• Applicants may receive fire dispatch training or related coursework.

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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio dispatch system

Maps/navigation tools

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Provencal, LA, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses. The role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and have comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.