Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Hub

911 Emergency Communications; Sunshine (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Sunshine, LA-based fire dispatch roles require handling incident information, coordinating with responding crews, and maintaining clear radio communications. These positions may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure continuous coverage.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training; proficiency with computer systems and data entry is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sunshine, LA-based fire dispatch roles require handling incident information, coordinating with responding crews, and maintaining clear radio communications. These positions may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure continuous coverage.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training; proficiency with computer systems and data entry is expected.