Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Inverness (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch resources while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role requires accurate data entry, professional radio procedures, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch resources while maintaining clear radio communication.

The role requires accurate data entry, professional radio procedures, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights and holidays.