Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Response Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Denton (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Denton, MT is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma and strong data entry and radio skills are required, with certifications preferred. Dispatch roles may include overnight, weekend, holidays, and overtime shifts, with training and ongoing education expected to keep

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Familiarity with dispatch or emergency communications training is a plus.
• Candidates should have strong data entry and radio communication skills.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Denton, MT is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma and strong data entry and radio skills are required, with certifications preferred. Dispatch roles may include overnight, weekend, holidays, and overtime shifts, with training and ongoing education expected to keep