Wildland Fire Dispatcher – Forest Operations

U.S. Forest Service; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forest Service is seeking a Fire Dispatcher on a National Forest fire crew to support suppression operations. The role centers on receiving and tracking resource requests, maintaining dispatch systems, and providing critical weather and incident information for decision-making.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass background checks, and meet pre-employment screenings. This is a Direct Hire Authority position with duties spanning initial attack and unit training support.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or nationality
• Direct Deposit and E-Verify employment verification
• Must be 18+ and pass background check
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical/fitness screening
• Pre-employment drug testing may be required

Responsibilities

• Receives, fills, and tracks resource requests for fire and other emergencies
• Maintains resource status and operating logs for dispatch systems
• Processes weather, fire reports, and incident information to support operations
• Gathers information for training and dispatch guides
• Supports coordination with cooperators

Job description

U.S. Forest Service is seeking a Fire Dispatcher on a National Forest fire crew to support suppression operations. The role centers on receiving and tracking resource requests, maintaining dispatch systems, and providing critical weather and incident information for decision-making.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass background checks, and meet pre-employment screenings. This is a Direct Hire Authority position with duties spanning initial attack and unit training support.