Fire Dispatcher: Live Incident Communications Hub

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jackson (LA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers for Jackson, LA. You will coordinate responses, verify locations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. Roles require attention to detail, calm under pressure, and strong multitasking abilities.

The position involves rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime during major incidents. Experience with fire dispatch and emergency communication systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training in fire dispatch may be required.
• Ability to access and utilize computer systems for incident reporting and mapping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to multi-task under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; coordinate with responding units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; update incident information in real time.
• 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 and significant incident updates.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers for Jackson, LA. You will coordinate responses, verify locations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. Roles require attention to detail, calm under pressure, and strong multitasking abilities.

The position involves rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime during major incidents. Experience with fire dispatch and emergency communication systems is preferred.