The Fire Desk Operator (FDO) serves as the on-duty specialist for coordination, access, and control of personnel and aircraft within the range/training areas. The FDO regulates and ensures safety oversight for all range training area activities and enforces the published installation range regulations. The FDO advises installation leadership on current range operations and safety considerations. Additionally, the FDO is expected to function as the real-time coordinator for range operations across all facility sections. The FDO reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Site Lead. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide Air and Ground Fire Desk Operation services.Advise the Range Manager/Director on matters pertaining to airspace management, planning, and operations.Using RFMSS and IRSS, track scheduled units on the ranges and training areas.Update and post current range status during training operations on the Range Facility Management Scheduling System (RFMSS).Track all range incidents, initiate emergency procedures, and dispatch response services as necessary.  Maintain accurate logs in RFMSS.Track all down-range personnel in RFMSS.Alert the Officer in Charge, Range Safety Officer, and Range Control personnel of any “Cease Fire” requirements in a timely manner.Enter range utilization data in RFMSS as units complete training and upon departure.Ensure RFMSS End-Of-Day functions are performed correctly.Develop and update range operations training program in accordance with MCO 3550, maintain accurate personnel training jackets, and advise crew composition/ shift schedules to meet operational demands. Conduct qualification and training for Marines temporarily assigned to Range Control in Fire Desk Operations.Update and maintain RFMSS Logs, including Airspace Activation/Deactivation, Status Change, Communications Check, Utilization, No Show/Cancellation, Downrange, Incident, and End of Day Processing.Review approved range reservations prior to the beginning of Operations. Attend RCF-related training as required.Perform other duties related to the work described.
