Emergency Fire/EMS Dispatcher

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a Fire/EMS Dispatcher in Sacramento County. The position is a 12-month limited-term, full-time appointment based in-office, with rounds-based application processing and specific cutoff dates.

The role requires background and medical clearances per CAL FIRE policy, and eligibility considerations for permanent status after term, with opportunities within a large state fire and resource management organization.

Qualifications

• 12-month limited-term appointment, may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.
• Background Investigation and Medical Clearance required.
• All job applicants must provide employment history on the application form.

Responsibilities

• 12-months limited-term positions that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.
• This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested
• Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates: November 6, 2026; December 10, 2026.

Job description

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a Fire/EMS Dispatcher in Sacramento County. The position is a 12-month limited-term, full-time appointment based in-office, with rounds-based application processing and specific cutoff dates.

The role requires background and medical clearances per CAL FIRE policy, and eligibility considerations for permanent status after term, with opportunities within a large state fire and resource management organization.