Fire Dispatch Specialist – Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Martinsdale (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Martinsdale, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; a high school diploma or GED is commonly needed, and computer systems,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Martinsdale, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; a high school diploma or GED is commonly needed, and computer systems,