# Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

> Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 33-2022.00
- **Summary:** Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

## Aliases

- Fire Management Officer
- Fire Prevention Technician
- Forest Officer
- Forest Patrolman
- Fire Operations Forester
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Fire Technician
- Forestry Patrolman
- Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
- Wildfire Prevention Specialist
- District Ranger
- Environmental Protection Fire Control Officer

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.i |
| Conduct wildland firefighting training. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.b |
| Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.d |
| Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Educate the public about fire safety and prevention. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Maintain records and logbooks. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Operate drones to monitor and assess fire conditions, track fire progress, and identify safe access points for firefighters. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Direct fire fighting or prevention activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Assess characteristics of fires. | 4.A.1.a.2.i |
| Operate firefighting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.b |
| Locate fires or fire danger areas. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Maintain operational records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Block physical access to restricted areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards. | 4.A.1.a.2.i |
| Record information about environmental conditions. | 4.A.3.b.6.d |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations. | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks. | 4.A.4.b.6.i |
| Train personnel to enhance job skills. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Train employees in proper work procedures. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Provide educational information to the public. | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Educate the public about fire safety or prevention. | 4.A.4.b.3.c |
| Provide safety training. | 4.A.4.b.3.c |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 4.05 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 4 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.88 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.82 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.74 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | knowledge | 3.73 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.69 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.62 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 3.55 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.54 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.5 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.5 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.5 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.5 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.48 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 3.38 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.38 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.25 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.25 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 3.23 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.23 |
| Communications and Media | knowledge | 3.17 |
| Geography | knowledge | 3.14 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Learning Strategies | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.12 |
| Speed of Closure | ability | 3.12 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Linux | Specialized Skill |
| Kubernetes | Specialized Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Mapping Software | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation | Cloud-based management software | yes | no |
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Ansible software | Expert system software | yes | no |
| Docker | Application server software | yes | no |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Git | File versioning software | yes | no |
| Kubernetes | Application server software | yes | no |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerShell | Development environment software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base management system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows Server | Application server software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Puppet | Configuration management software | yes | no |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software | yes | no |
| Fire incident reporting systems | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Mapping software | Map creation software | no | no |
| Object oriented development environment software | Object or component oriented development software | no | no |
| Perforce software | Metadata management software | no | no |
| Relational database software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.87 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.87 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.86 |
| Contact With Others | 4.79 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.77 |
| E-Mail | 4.73 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.69 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.63 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.56 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.5 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.5 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.4 |
| Level of Competition | 4.37 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.36 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.32 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.32 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.25 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.15 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.14 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 4.11 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.05 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.93 |
| Time Pressure | 3.81 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.79 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.77 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.75 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.56 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.51 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.49 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.48 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.47 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.45 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.44 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.37 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.33 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.31 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3.26 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.23 |
| Public Speaking | 3.21 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.21 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 31.63 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.03 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 17.9 |
| Some College Courses | 17.52 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 8.92 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dependability | work_style | 9 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 8 |
| Integrity | work_style | 7 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.35 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 6.28 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 6 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.57 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 4.54 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 4.41 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 4 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.56 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.41 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3.18 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 3.05 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 3 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 33-1021.00 | role-33-1021-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Primary-Short |
| 33-2011.00 | role-33-2011-00 | Firefighters | Primary-Short |
| 33-2021.00 | role-33-2021-00 | Fire Inspectors and Investigators | Primary-Short |
| 17-2111.02 | role-17-2111-02 | Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | Primary-Short |
| 19-4071.00 | role-19-4071-00 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 19-1032.00 | role-19-1032-00 | Foresters | Primary-Long |
| 11-9161.00 | role-11-9161-00 | Emergency Management Directors | Primary-Long |
| 19-1031.02 | role-19-1031-02 | Range Managers | Primary-Long |
| 19-5011.00 | role-19-5011-00 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Primary-Long |
| 45-1011.00 | role-45-1011-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Primary-Long |
| 45-4011.00 | role-45-4011-00 | Forest and Conservation Workers | Supplemental |
| 17-2111.00 | role-17-2111-00 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |
| Public Service & Safety | public-service-safety |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | homeland-security-law-enforcement-firefighting-and-related-protective-services |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | natural-resources-and-conservation |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 52380
- **Mean Wage:** 61820
- **Pct10Wage:** 33590
- **Pct25Wage:** 41000
- **Pct75Wage:** 77780
- **Pct90Wage:** 100450
- **Employment:** 2780
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Median Wage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 108060 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 50370 |

### Concentrated

- **Count:** 2

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.048 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.2144127 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | 0.2808205 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.3418539 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 28
- **Percentile:** 26
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 42 | felten_aioe |
| 33 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 10 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.2144127 | 42 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.3125 | 33 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.048720705983750806 | 10 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.048
- **Percentile:** 23
- **Band:** Low
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.125
- **Beta:** 0.21875
- **Gamma:** 0.3125

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 14.6
- **Growth Percentile:** 96
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 4
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 2.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 3.3

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 16
- **Skills:** 42
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 27
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** e777a5ba556d8710