Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cut Bank (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Montana seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies in West Glacier. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications.

The role involves shift work at all hours, including overnights and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma and familiarity with computer systems and data entry. Training and certifications may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly expected.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others look for experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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
• 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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Montana seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies in West Glacier. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications.

The role involves shift work at all hours, including overnights and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma and familiarity with computer systems and data entry. Training and certifications may be required by the hiring agency.