Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Pinesdale (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Pinesdale, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

This role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some positions may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch credentials.

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.

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 accuracy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Pinesdale, MT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

This role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some positions may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch credentials.