Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; East Glacier Park Village (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in East Glacier Park, MT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, coordinating mutual aid, and recording updates. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch or EMS beneficial.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communication 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in East Glacier Park, MT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, coordinating mutual aid, and recording updates. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch or EMS beneficial.