Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Butte is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Butte is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.