Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Shifts & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jordan (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jordan, MT, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to stay current on incident plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, and shifts can include

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jordan, MT, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to stay current on incident plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, and shifts can include