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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Also known as: Access Control Officer, District Ranger, Environmental Protection Fire Control Officer, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Behavior Analyst, Fire Control Officer, Fire Information Officer, Fire Inspector, Fire Lookout, Fire Management Technician

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School1%
High School Diploma3%
Some College1%
Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Associate's Degree4%
Bachelor's Degree89%
Level 101%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None1%
Up to 1 month1%
6 months - 1 year2%
1-2 years3%
2-4 years2%
4-6 years1%
6-8 years89%
Over 10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None1%
1-3 months1%
6 months - 1 year5%
1-2 years1%
2-4 years2%
4-6 years89%
6-8 years1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

16 tasks analyzed

Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.

Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.

Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.

Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.

Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

InitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperationLeadershipConcern for OthersPersistenceDependabilityIntegrityStress ToleranceAttention to DetailSelf ControlSocial Orientation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$52,380

per year

Mean Wage

$61,820

per year

Employment

3K

workers

Wage Range

$33,590 - $100,450

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$33,590Median: $52,380$100,450
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