Fire Dispatch Operator - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hamilton, MT seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and relay critical information. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining continuous radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with comfort using computer systems, data entry, maps, and radios. Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hamilton, MT seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and relay critical information. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining continuous radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with comfort using computer systems, data entry, maps, and radios. Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.