Fire Dispatch Technician: Wildland Fire Ops

Forest Service (DOA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service (DOA) is seeking a fires dispatcher to support fire suppression operations as part of a fire crew. The role emphasizes processing orders for personnel, equipment, and supplies, maintaining communications, and coordinating with field units.

Located in CA with openings in multiple towns; telework not offered. The position is full-time, temporary, and carries a wage aligned to the General Wildland Firefighter pay plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatching in emergency or firefighting environments.
• Ability to process complex information and communicate clearly.
• Capable of operating under tight schedules and high stress.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a dispatcher, receiving, filling, and tracking resource requests for fire and other incidents.
• Operates telecommunications systems and maintains resource status.
• Collects and submits incident information to support fire operations.
• Inputs data into fire-related computer applications and assesses outputs.
• Provides logistical support information and coordinates training/simulations.

Skills

Fire dispatch

Emergency response

Clear communication

Job description

Forest Service (DOA) is seeking a fires dispatcher to support fire suppression operations as part of a fire crew. The role emphasizes processing orders for personnel, equipment, and supplies, maintaining communications, and coordinating with field units.

Located in CA with openings in multiple towns; telework not offered. The position is full-time, temporary, and carries a wage aligned to the General Wildland Firefighter pay plan.