Impactful Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; West Pointe A La Hache (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pointe A La Hache, LA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with comfort using computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

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

Attention to detail

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pointe A La Hache, LA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with comfort using computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.