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Thank you for your interest in becoming an Operations Centre Dispatcher with the British Columbia Forest Service.
The Operations Centre Dispatcher is employed at the Fire Centre and fills a highly technical role. They provide the communication link between the fire control centre and the field operations in support of fire control functions.
The Dispatcher is responsible for all radio transmissions, receiving and responding to initial fire reports, monitoring and implementing all safety procedures for personnel, aircraft and equipment. Furthermore, dispatchers operate a variety of communication equipment, including computers, printers, facsimiles and telephones. The work includes transmitting, receiving, relaying and documenting communications and fire management decisions between various groups and entities within the Fire Centre boundaries.
Map of Fire Centre Boundaries
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