Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Montana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Morgan, MT is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to support fire services with incident reporting, location verification and alerting responding units. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Relevant dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Morgan, MT is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to support fire services with incident reporting, location verification and alerting responding units. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Relevant dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.