Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Quitman (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift premiums

Professional development

Retirement programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Quitman, LA seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Experience or training in fire dispatch or emergency communication may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Skills

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Quitman, LA seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain