Initial Attack Dispatcher

Duties

• Utilizes and maintains forms and records (dispatch logs, flight requests/schedules, resource orders, accounting codes logs, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to utilize computers and dispatch applications (weather, situation reports, aviation, resource tracking, and computerized dispatch).
• Utilizes and interprets maps (topographic maps for navigation).
• Plots fire locations using coordinate systems.
• Directs resources to plotted locations.
• Uses established methods to collect pertinent information and produce intelligence products (daily fire observations, resource status, fire statistics, etc.).
• Retrieves and distributes intelligence products (spot weather, am/pm forecasts, weather alerts, lighting, fire behavior trends, etc.).
• Monitors, prioritizes and coordinates radio traffic involving multiple frequencies.
• Dispatches tactical resources according to hosting agency procedures.
• Working knowledge of aircraft capabilities, use and safety; cost effective aircraft mission requirements.
• Identifies hazards and deconflicts airspace (frequency management, TGR, airspace coordination, MOA, MTR, etc.).
• Plans and implements flight following procedures.
• Dispatches tactical aircraft (airtankers, smokejumper aircraft, lead planes, air attack platforms, and helicopters).
• Provides and coordinates logistical support for initial and extended attack.
• Uses local and national protocol to process off unit requests and travel arrangements.
• Implements established emergency (non-suppression) dispatch plans (crash rescue, medevac, search and rescue, law enforcement, etc.).
• Ensures appropriate documentation is completed according to agency policy.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• Capable of performing all duties in the initial attack of resources in support of incidents
• NWCG certified
• EDSD qualified
• S-130, Firefighting Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• Fireline experienced