Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $35,265 to $64,852 per year
Deadline: Oct 08, 2021

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Responsibilities

• Coordinates aviation dispatch operations (aircraft limitations, flight planning, aviation safety).
• Determines appropriate resource response to incidents and dispatches appropriate personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies.
• Anticipates fire suppression needs and determines resource allocation.
• Operates or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunications systems.
• Processes and interprets weather information to determine burning indices, preparedness levels, and staffing levels for suppression and aviation resources.
• Performs and directs others in inputting data into a number of fire-related computer applications (incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems).
• Provides information and consults with supervisors, multiple state, county, and/or local agencies and other interested entities.
• Provides critical logistical support information to supervisor and makes recommendations concerning the efficient use of available resources.
• Makes initial and extended attack decisions in response to fire reports and orders for additional support by arranging and coordinating transportation of personnel, equipment, aircraft, and supplies.
• Provides liaison between the unit and other dispatch offices and the geographical coordination center.
• Coordinates fire training and orientation.
• Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training for other dispatchers.

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