Fire​/EMS Dispatcher

Join to apply for the Fire/EMS Dispatcher role at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

This range is provided by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-501903

Position #(s):

-904

Working Title:

Fire/EMS Dispatcher

Classification: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Salary: $4,690.00 - $7,306.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team.

You will build trust and friendship with your co‑workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

• These are 12-months limited-term positions that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.
• This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested.

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:  You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

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• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified…