Forest Firefighters
Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Rescue fire victims, and administer emergency medical aid.
Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
Establish water supplies, connect hoses, and direct water onto fires.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue fire victims, and administer emergency medical aid. | - | - | - |
| Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered. | - | - | - |
| Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew. | - | - | - |
| Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires. | - | - | - |
| Establish water supplies, connect hoses, and direct water onto fires. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$59,530
per year
Mean Wage
$63,890
per year
Employment
332K
workers
Wage Range
$34,490 - $101,330
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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