Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Belgrade, MT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain critical communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio clarity, and adherence to established response plans. Suitable candidates possess a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; strong computer/data-entry aptitude preferred.
• Clear radio/communication skills and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in high-pressure incidents.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Belgrade, MT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain critical communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio clarity, and adherence to established response plans. Suitable candidates possess a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems and data entry.