Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Deridder, LA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear, continuous communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, radio discipline, and proficiency with computer systems, maps, and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level training.
• Comfortable using computer systems, maps and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Deridder, LA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear, continuous communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, radio discipline, and proficiency with computer systems, maps, and data entry.