Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Kinsey (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kinsey, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio discipline to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers seek dispatch training.
• Experience with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework 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

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Maps

Radio communications

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kinsey, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio discipline to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework.