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/Aggravating_Talk_939 1d ago

I'm a PFT dispatcher. It seems like those are the norm these days depending where you go. Dispatch life is cake as hell and most every center in the country is hiring.

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u/Alchemiss98 1d ago

What’s PFT?

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u/Aggravating_Talk_939 1d ago

Permanent full time. Year round work.