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.
Common Job Titles
- Fire Management Officer
- Fire Prevention Technician
- Forest Officer
- Forest Patrolman
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeDesign comprehensive fire prevention strategies and control measures integrating geographic, biological, and environmental factors.Advanced
- KnowledgeEvaluate forest fire hazards and environmental risk factors during field inspections in diverse terrain and weather conditions.Proficient
- KnowledgeAssess compliance with fire safety regulations and prevention protocols when conducting enforcement inspections independently.Proficient
- MindsetAdvocate fire safety practices and regulatory compliance when engaging with public stakeholders and forest users.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate public safety priorities with environmental stewardship principles when developing educational programs and training materials.Proficient
- KnowledgeCoordinate fire prevention teams and emergency response personnel during active fire seasons and incident response situations.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret fire incident reports and geographic mapping data to communicate risk assessments to management and regulatory agencies.Proficient
- MindsetReconcile stakeholder concerns with regulatory requirements when resolving conflicts over forest access and fire prevention measures.Proficient
- KnowledgeAnalyze meteorological data from weather stations and monitoring equipment to predict fire behavior and recommend control measures.Developing
- Hands-onOperate GPS devices, surveillance equipment, and portable weather monitoring tools during field surveillance in remote forest areas.Developing
- Hands-onExecute physical inspection tasks in challenging terrain using specialized forestry equipment and vehicles under varied environmental conditions.Developing
- KnowledgeApply administrative and personnel management principles to organize, schedule, and prioritize fire prevention activities across jurisdictions.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
2,780
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $33,590. 25th percentile: U.S. $41,000. 50th percentile: U.S. $52,380. 75th percentile: U.S. $77,780. 90th percentile: U.S. $100,450. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $33,590 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $100,450 |
| Workers on average earn | $61,820 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Administration and Management4.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
- Education and Training3.7/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.7/5
- Public Safety and Security3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Docker
- Git
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Microsoft Word
- Puppet
- Salesforce software
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Fire incident reporting systems
- Mapping software
- Object oriented development environment software
- Perforce software
- Relational database software
Tools & Equipment
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Backpack pumps
- Base radios
- Brush hooks
- Claw hammers
- Crew transport buses
- Digital anemometers
- Digital hygrometers