About This Career Path
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
A Day In The Life
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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Average
$66,710
ANNUAL
$32.07
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,580
ANNUAL
$22.87
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,070
ANNUAL
$29.84
HOURLY
Expert Level
$82,550
ANNUAL
$39.69
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Supporting Programs
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
01
Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
02
Conduct wildland firefighting training.
03
Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
04
Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
05
Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
06
Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
07
Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.
08
Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
09
Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
10
Educate the public about fire safety and prevention.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
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