Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager)

Department of Agriculture

These positions are located in a USDA Forest Service Unit. Responsibilities may include retardant mixing, loading into aircraft, and all activities on the ramp, including aircraft movement, and safety. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for regional contacts.

• Coordinates mobilization and demobilization activities related to wildland fire suppression.
• Evaluates, plans, and coordinates wildland fire and other daily operational situations to ensure adequate quantities of resources and machinery are dispatched to incidents.
• Implements and maintains mobilization plans, emergency disaster plans, dispatch policies and procedures.
• Coordinates air transportation of unit personnel, supplies and equipment.

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