Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Simpson (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Simpson, LA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, computer systems, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems and maps.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Simpson, LA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, computer systems, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training and certifications.