Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Robeline (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Robeline, LA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications to ensure swift, accurate operations.

Role requires strong data entry accuracy, comfortable use of computer systems, maps, and dispatch software. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or EMS training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 comms

Data entry

Maps

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Robeline, LA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications to ensure swift, accurate operations.

Role requires strong data entry accuracy, comfortable use of computer systems, maps, and dispatch software. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or EMS training