Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Simmesport (LA); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Simmesport, LA seeks dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire responses and manage incident information. The role requires attention to detail, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication while following established procedures.

Dispatched duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units during incidents. Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments; diverse shifts and on-site work are

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Documentation

Data entry

Maps

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Simmesport, LA seeks dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire responses and manage incident information. The role requires attention to detail, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication while following established procedures.

Dispatched duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units during incidents. Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments; diverse shifts and on-site work are