Wildland Fire Dispatcher

State of Florida

. Directly support fire suppression and other emergency response operations .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBonifay • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency response coordination, including fire suppression and operational fire control. Proficient in radio-teletype operations and maintaining accurate records related to fire management and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Emergency Response CoordinationRadio-Teletype OperationsOperational Fire ControlRecord KeepingPublic Contact Experience

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Hard Skills

Fire SuppressionDispatchingCritical Situation ManagementBurning Authorization ApprovalWeather Information Analysis

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentCommunication SkillsTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Computer Records ManagementRadio Communication Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Class E Driver License

Industry Keywords

FirefightingLaw EnforcementForestryEmergency OperationsArson Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly support 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
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 and daily weather information
Transmit, receive and store district records and reports using a computer
Maintain up-to-the-minute knowledge of the location of crews and equipment, including firefighters and patrol aircraft
Perform other related work as assigned, which may include handling revenue

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or its equivalent
One (1) year of experience in radio-teletype operations, sworn law enforcement, dispatching, forestry, firefighting or other public contact work
College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required experience
Possession of a 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
Ability to work a variety of shifts and remain or be called to duty beyond the assigned work schedule
Must provide honest and authentic responses during evaluation and selection

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)
Reasonable accommodation support for candidates with disabilities
Drug-Free workplace