Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ruston, LA, offers fire dispatcher opportunities coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Work involves handling incident data, following response plans, and adhering to directions from authorized personnel. Some roles may require fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some postings may require fire dispatch training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Organizational skills

Radio communications

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ruston, LA, offers fire dispatcher opportunities coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Work involves handling incident data, following response plans, and adhering to directions from authorized personnel. Some roles may require fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch coursework.