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/sleepy_potatoe_ 1d ago

Get at least a few seasons of fire in before going to dispatch. It’s not necessary but It will be very helpful. Full time dispatch jobs aren’t really hard to find, just depends on where you want to go, region and location you want to be in. I’d start looking at forest in Northern California. See if you can visit a dispatch center and see what they have, ask questions etc. Good luck.