Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Rescue Communications Leader

911 Emergency Communications; Vacherie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses in Vacherie, LA, ensure accurate incident details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification and a commitment to shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses in Vacherie, LA, ensure accurate incident details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification and a commitment to shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.