Critical Fire Dispatcher — Coordinate Emergency Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Avon (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Avon, MT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Shift work may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some positions offer entry-level training.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Avon, MT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Shift work may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.