Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Alerts & Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses in Walker, LA. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a centralized dispatch center.

Ideal candidates are organized, with strong radio communication and data-entry skills, comfortable with computer systems, maps, and EMS/disaster-related training as required by assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses in Walker, LA. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a centralized dispatch center.

Ideal candidates are organized, with strong radio communication and data-entry skills, comfortable with computer systems, maps, and EMS/disaster-related training as required by assignments.