Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Response Hero

911 Emergency Communications; Jarreau (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Jarreau, LA dispatch center. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operation. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch certification and related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles.

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training / EMS dispatch coursework

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio/communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Jarreau, LA dispatch center. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operation. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch certification and related coursework.