Wildland Fire Dispatcher

Forest Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a fire dispatcher to support fire suppression efforts within a national forest. The role focuses on determining responses to incidents and planning dispatch of personnel, equipment, and supplies to wildland fires.

Location is negotiable after selection; work on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. Open to the public; posted deadline 2026-11-12.

Responsibilities

• Determines the appropriate response to incidents and independently plans and carries out the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and/or supplies to suppress wildland fires.

Job description

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a fire dispatcher to support fire suppression efforts within a national forest. The role focuses on determining responses to incidents and planning dispatch of personnel, equipment, and supplies to wildland fires.

Location is negotiable after selection; work on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. Open to the public; posted deadline 2026-11-12.