Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist

Also called: Fire Management Officer, Fire Prevention Technician, Forest Officer, Forest Patrolman

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

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Public safety

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Median pay

$56,870/yr

Typical range

$35,420 – $105,460

Outlook

Bright outlook

What does a Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist do?

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.

How to become a Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist

Training: A high school diploma or GED or bachelor's degree. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Skills you'll use

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problemTalking to othersNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve itChanging what is done based on other people's actionsTeaching people how to do something

Is it a fit for you?

Leadership Orientation
Adaptability
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control

Tools and technology

KubernetesMicrosoft Windows ServerMicrosoft PowerPointAmazon Web Services AWS softwareRelational database software

Questions people ask

How much does a Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist make?

About $56,870 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $35,420 and $105,460. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become a Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist?

Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Do you need a college degree to be a Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist?

No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or bachelor's degree.

Is Forest Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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