Wildland Fire Dispatcher

State of Florida

. Direct support of fire suppression and other emergency response operations .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBonifay • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency response coordination, including fire suppression operations and communication with various personnel. Proficient in maintaining records and authorizing outdoor burning while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Emergency Response CoordinationFire Suppression OperationsRadio-TeleType OperationsValid Class E Driver LicenseBackground Screening Compliance

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Hard Skills

Operational Fire ControlDispatchingRecord MaintenanceWeather Information TrackingCritical Situation Management

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Wildfire ManagementOutdoor Burning AuthorizationLaw Enforcement CoordinationEmergency Response OperationsDrug-Free Workplace Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct support of fire suppression and other emergency response operations
Coordinate emergency responses of firefighters, supervisors, pilots and law enforcement personnel through a communication center
Handle critical situations requiring independent judgment
Perform operational fire control and other support duties
Work varied shifts and remain or be called to duty beyond the assigned work schedule
Receive radio and telephone information concerning wildfires and smoke obscuring highways
Determine required action and dispatch emergency response personnel and/or aircraft
Ensure the security of law enforcement investigators conducting arson, timber theft and surveillance operations
Approve or deny outdoor burning authorizations by telephone and advise landowners on burning laws and safety precautions
Maintain computer records of burning authorizations, fire reports, fire readiness reports, weather information and district records
Track the locations of crews and equipment, including firefighters and patrol aircraft engaged in fire suppression
Perform other related work as assigned, including possible revenue handling

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact work; or college education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required experience
Valid class E driver license
Occasional travel for training required
Must live within thirty (30) miles of the assigned headquarters at 2889 Forestry Drive, Bonifay, Florida, throughout employment
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting
Must provide honest and authentic responses during evaluation and selection
Subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)