Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Cut Bank (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies in Del Bonita, MT. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This challenging role requires precise data handling, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to follow established response plans while communicating clearly with field units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some positions may require fire dispatch training or certification.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.

Skills

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies in Del Bonita, MT. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This challenging role requires precise data handling, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to follow established response plans while communicating clearly with field units.