Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Clear Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Ismay (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ismay, MT is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for computer-based information handling and strict adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be required for some assignments, with potential for variable shifts and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Dispatcher training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and accurate data entry is preferred.

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ismay, MT is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for computer-based information handling and strict adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be required for some assignments, with potential for variable shifts and