Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Oak Ridge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oak Ridge, LA, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency response, document incidents, and maintain radio communications for fire services.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments, with shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry training.
• Dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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

Communication

Attention to detail

Radio operations

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oak Ridge, LA, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency response, document incidents, and maintain radio communications for fire services.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments, with shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.