Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Mount Hermon (LA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Mount Hermon, LA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses and maintain essential incident communication. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring radio channels, and documenting actions in real time.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications training may be needed for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit status
• Record dispatch times and incident updates

Connaissances

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training/certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Mount Hermon, LA seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses and maintain essential incident communication. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring radio channels, and documenting actions in real time.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch credentials.