Wildland Fire Dispatch Specialist

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Wildland Fire Dispatch Specialist based in Alaska to support wildland fire suppression operations. The role requires documented primary dispatch experience in a fire environment and the ability to determine resource needs under dynamic conditions.

Applicants should possess a relevant bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education, with emphasis on dispatch operations, safety, and interagency coordination.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in dispatch operations for wildland fire suppression.
• Experience documenting and processing fire incident reports and resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform dispatch duties for wildland fire suppression operations.
• Assess incident data and determine resource needs.
• Coordinate with agencies and teams for resource allocation.

Skills

Wildland fire dispatch

Dispatch office functions

Resource prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Tools

Wildland dispatch software

Job description

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Wildland Fire Dispatch Specialist based in Alaska to support wildland fire suppression operations. The role requires documented primary dispatch experience in a fire environment and the ability to determine resource needs under dynamic conditions.

Applicants should possess a relevant bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education, with emphasis on dispatch operations, safety, and interagency coordination.