Finance and Business

Advanced Emergency Dispatch

Potential Earnings Range:

$29,494-$70,824*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

Do you thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments? Always willing to lend a helping hand? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Emergency Dispatch training program.

On the job, you will:

Mobilize and track resources to wildland fires and other emergency response incidents.
Coordinate preplanned responses to emergencies.
Work with radios to maintain and coordinate communication with firefighters and other resources to respond to emergency incidents.
Respond to wildland fires as an on the ground firefighter, fighting fires as part of an Initial Attack Crew or on an engine.
Serve as an important part of an emergency response team, providing support to save lives and property, and natural resources nationwide.

The credentials you'll earn:

In the Advanced Emergency Dispatch training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG). Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Individuals with their Advanced Emergency Dispatch credentials often go to work in wildland fire management as dispatchers and firefighters for both federal and state agencies. The skills learned in this training area can also be applied to careers in the police, fire, 911, trucking, rail and shipping industries. Emergency dispatch workers usually work shifts between eight and 12 hours, with overtime options available.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps basic training program
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Be at least 18 years old
Have a positive attendance and progress record

Have a written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Have a health clearance at current center
Have a strong work ethic and determination to succeed
Wildland Fire Training and Red certification is suggested, but not required

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.