Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Raymond (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Raymond, MT is seeking skilled Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate action on every call.

This role requires disciplined information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Raymond, MT is seeking skilled Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate action on every call.

This role requires disciplined information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication.