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Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Also known as: Assistant Unit Forester, Burn Crew Member, Crew Boss, Damage Prevention Coordinator, Dispatch Lead, District Fire Management Officer, Engine Boss, Fire Captain, Fire Coordinator, Fire Management Officer

Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School1%
High School Diploma19%
Some College11%
Post-Secondary Certificate18%
Associate's Degree30%
Bachelor's Degree18%
Master's Degree2%
Doctoral/Professional Degree2%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None3%
3-6 months8%
6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years11%
2-4 years19%
4-6 years18%
6-8 years8%
8-10 years7%
Over 10 years17%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month5%
1-3 months19%
3-6 months17%
6 months - 1 year15%
1-2 years12%
2-4 years11%
4-6 years11%
6-8 years9%

How AI Impacts Each Task

28 tasks analyzed

Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.

Evaluate size, location, and condition of forest fires.

Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.

Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.

Train workers in skills such as parachute jumping, fire suppression, aerial observation, or radio communication, in the classroom or on the job.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityLeadershipIntegrityCooperationStress ToleranceConcern for OthersAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeSelf ControlPersistenceAttention to DetailAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$92,430

per year

Mean Wage

$97,030

per year

Employment

94K

workers

Wage Range

$53,970 - $142,300

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$53,970Median: $92,430$142,300
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