Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ventress (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ventress, LA seeks a disciplined fire communications professional to coordinate emergency responses from a fixed dispatch location.

Duty Location: Ventress, LA; Pay per year as listed in the vacancy; Schedule varies, including nights, weekends, holidays; Appointment type and eligibility vary by agency; the role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status during incidents.

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

Job description

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Ventress, LA
• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}-{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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