Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rayville, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role may require night, weekend, and overtime shifts, with certification and ongoing training as required by specific assignments and agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles.
• Proficiency with computer systems, maps, and radio communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risk details.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay occupant information and changing conditions to responders.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rayville, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role may require night, weekend, and overtime shifts, with certification and ongoing training as required by specific assignments and agencies.