Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7) Alerts & Rescues

County Emergency Communications; Melville (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Melville, MT is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and composure under pressure. Training and certifications may be required; night shifts, weekends, and overtime are common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some roles require fire dispatch training or certification.
• Comfortable with computers and maps.
• Ability to handle incident information accurately.

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Melville, MT is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and composure under pressure. Training and certifications may be required; night shifts, weekends, and overtime are common.