Fire Dispatch Operator – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Frierson (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Frierson, LA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, maps and radios, and may require fire dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; some postings provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Frierson, LA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, maps and radios, and may require fire dispatch training.