Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Operations

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Montana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher opportunity in Sheridan, MT. The role coordinates fire and rescue responses, maintains critical incident details, and ensures timely communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and may hold fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. Strong computer skills, data entry accuracy, and effective radio communication are essential for success in this busy operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Clear radio comms

Data entry accuracy

Organized information handling

Radio coordination with crews

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher opportunity in Sheridan, MT. The role coordinates fire and rescue responses, maintains critical incident details, and ensures timely communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and may hold fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. Strong computer skills, data entry accuracy, and effective radio communication are essential for success in this busy operations