r/Wildfire • u/Alchemiss98 • 1d ago

Question Permanent Dispatch

I'm transitioning out of the Air Force in a couple months and I've been looking at potential jobs. Wildfire has always interested me but I don't think it's something I'd want to do long term due to the strain on your body. I was thinking of doing a season or 2 of wildfire then getting into dispatch. My only problem: Are permanent full time dispatch jobs common? I don't want to only have a job in the summer and then have to fnd something else the remainder of the year. I found this listing on USA Jobs that's labeled as full time/permanent but I'm wondering is it rare to find one with this appointment schedule? Just looking for a permanent career that makes me feel like I'm contributing something to the place I love. I'll be living in Northern California.

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u/hartfordsucks Rage Against the (Green) Machine 1d ago

Dispatch jobs aren't hard to find if you're willing to go anywhere. Dispatch centers are notoriously understaffed.

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u/tzmjones 1d ago

And the difficulty and stressful nature of the job is consistently underrated. It's a critical position. Good to have people interested in exploring this as a career option.

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u/Spithead 1d ago

Honestly I don't even think you'd have to be willing to move. I can't imagine there's any dispatch centers that aren't understaffed.