Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
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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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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