Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Addis (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Addis, LA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, assign units, monitor radio traffic, and maintain clear records to support operations.

The role requires strong communication, data entry accuracy, and ability to work at a workstation with radios and computer systems. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments; eligibility checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dispatcher certification or EMS training may be needed 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.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication

Computer systems

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Addis, LA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, assign units, monitor radio traffic, and maintain clear records to support operations.

The role requires strong communication, data entry accuracy, and ability to work at a workstation with radios and computer systems. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments; eligibility checks apply.