Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Sikes (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sikes, LA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Applicants should be prepared for rigorous data entry, radio operations, and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay occupant, hazards, and changing condition details.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training or certification (may be required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sikes, LA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Applicants should be prepared for rigorous data entry, radio operations, and adherence to established procedures.