SOC 33-2021
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ51/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ14,050
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$78K
$48K โ $150K
Projected Growth
๐+3.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค68/100
High exposure
๐ก Fire Inspectors and Investigators face a risk score of 51/100 โ 7 points above the national average of 44. With 68/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $78K ($32K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 51/100, Fire Inspectors and Investigators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone-based perimeter monitoring and response are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 14,050 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in split-second judgment in life-threatening situations and community relationship-building and trust development to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Fire Inspectors and Investigators?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
Predictive policing and crime analytics
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
Community relationship-building and trust development
De-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations
Physical apprehension and emergency response
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
Law and Government
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 55% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 53% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 65% |