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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatcher)
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A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$53,202 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Job Posting This position is located USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5. This may be a single agency dispatch office or interagency dispatch center located in a fire management organization. The area involved may encompass federal, state, tribal and private lands within the dispatch center's area of influence. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski at brian.grabowski@usda.gov. Job Description Job Posting This position is located USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5. This may be a single agency dispatch office or interagency dispatch center located in a fire management organization. The area involved may encompass federal, state, tribal and private lands within the dispatch center's area of influence. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski at brian.grabowski@usda.gov.