SOC 33-2022
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ39/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ2,780
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$52K
$34K โ $100K
Projected Growth
๐+14.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค59/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists face a risk score of 39/100 โ 5 points below the national average of 44. With 59/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $52K ($6K 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 39/100, Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered surveillance and threat detection systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,780 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical apprehension and emergency response and de-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered surveillance and threat detection systems
Automated access control and identity verification
Predictive policing and crime analytics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical apprehension and emergency response
De-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations
Navigating legally and ethically complex enforcement scenarios
Community relationship-building and trust development
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
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Cloud-based management software
Data base user interface and query software
Expert system software
Application server software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
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 | 51% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 69% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 61% |