Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Maurice, LA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, capable of precise data entry, and able to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments; overtime and night shifts are

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communications

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Maurice, LA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, capable of precise data entry, and able to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments; overtime and night shifts are