Career Outlook for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
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The overall job outlook for Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 7.48 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.25 percent per year. Demand for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers is expected to go up, with an expected 19,970 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.55 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers in the following states
Texas | 7,340 |
California | 6,490 |
Florida | 6,330 |
New York | 5,490 |
Ohio | 4,220 |
Illinois | 3,860 |
New Jersey | 3,850 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Puerto Rico | 140 |
Delaware | 200 |
North Dakota | 200 |
Vermont | 240 |
Hawaii | 270 |
Wyoming | 350 |
Alaska | 350 |