Fire Dispatcher — Crisis Communications Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Delta, LA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires excellent organization, data entry accuracy, and calm radio communication under pressure. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Delta, LA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires excellent organization, data entry accuracy, and calm radio communication under pressure. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.