24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Moccasin (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Basin, MT to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; dispatch-specific training may be required for certain assignments. The role may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on incident activity.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Basin, MT to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; dispatch-specific training may be required for certain assignments. The role may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on incident activity.