Aircraft Fire Operations Dispatcher

Aircraft fire operations dispatchers coordinate flight watch, radio communication, and resource requests through Dispatch SK. The position supports aircraft and personnel during fire operations.

This Fire Dispatcher monitors all aircraft and communicates with agency staff, air support, and others as required. Responsibilities include creating Initial Phone Reports, maintaining incident and preparedness information, and assigning resources. The role also supports helicopter pilot briefings, fuel records, network access, and dispatcher training.

• Ensure flight watch for all aircraft
• Transmit and receive operational messages
• Update radio, incident, and preparedness information
• Create and update resource requests
• Brief helicopter pilots and others at the fire base

• Ability to use the Dispatch SK computerized system
• Ability to access internal networks and websites
• Ability to perform aircraft bulk fuel tests
• Ability to record, maintain, and reconcile fuel logs
• Ability to provide training to new Fire Dispatchers

Apply dispatch expertise to aircraft flight watch, operational briefings, resource coordination, and accurate fire information management.