Kalispell Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Kalispell, MT. The role handles incident reports, dispatches equipment, and maintains radio communications to support fire responses. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training as needed.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays; overtime and shift premiums may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Kalispell, MT. The role handles incident reports, dispatches equipment, and maintains radio communications to support fire responses. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training as needed.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays; overtime and shift premiums may apply.