Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

SOC Code: 33-2022

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialistss relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 81.4Very High
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Median Salary

$52,380

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Job Growth

14.6%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Coordination
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
  • Conduct wildland firefighting training.
  • Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
  • Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
  • Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists — AI-Proof Careers