Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Alder (MT); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

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Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Alder, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized data handling and clear radio protocols. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training for specific assignments.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Information management

Data entry

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training / incident-management coursework

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Alder, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized data handling and clear radio protocols. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training for specific assignments.