Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Tunica, LA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some positions offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Excellent data entry and computer/map skills are important for accuracy and situational awareness.

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 as needed.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Tunica, LA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication.