[Core] [57% incumbents] Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
  DWAs: Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Conduct wildland firefighting training.
  DWAs: Train personnel to enhance job skills. | Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | Train employees in proper work procedures.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
  DWAs: Assess characteristics of fires. | Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
  DWAs: Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
  DWAs: Locate fires or fire danger areas.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
  DWAs: Operate firefighting equipment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.
  DWAs: Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations. | Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
  DWAs: Record information about environmental conditions.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Educate the public about fire safety and prevention.
  DWAs: Provide educational information to the public. | Educate the public about fire safety or prevention. | Provide safety training.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
  DWAs: Direct fire fighting or prevention activities. | Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Maintain records and logbooks.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
  DWAs: Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Restrict public access and recreational use of forest lands during critical fire seasons.
  DWAs: Block physical access to restricted areas.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Inspect forest tracts and logging areas for fire hazards such as accumulated wastes or mishandling of combustibles, and recommend appropriate fire prevention measures.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations. | Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Inspect camp sites to ensure that campers are in compliance with forest use regulations.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.

[EMERGING:New] Operate drones to monitor and assess fire conditions, track fire progress, and identify safe access points for firefighters.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:4.05 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.82 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.74 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.73 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.69 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:3.55 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.54 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:3.48 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:3.23 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:3.23 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Communications and Media (imp:3.17 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:3.14 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mathematics (imp:2.97 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Biology (imp:2.85 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:2.73 lvl:3.22) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:2.67 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.60 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.50 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.48 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:2.39 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Design (imp:2.36 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.31 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.30 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:2.28 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Production and Processing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.24 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.08 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.84 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.68 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.49 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.46 lvl:5.12) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.45 lvl:5.21) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.43 lvl:5.85) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.36 lvl:3.66) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.20 lvl:4.88) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.18 lvl:4.99) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:4.16 lvl:3.69) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.15 lvl:4.62) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.10 lvl:3.92) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.04 lvl:5.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.01 lvl:4.08) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.99 lvl:4.38) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.97 lvl:4.44) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.92 lvl:4.61) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.88 lvl:5.61) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.83 lvl:5.69) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.83 lvl:4.55) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.80 lvl:4.57) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.81) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.72 lvl:3.59) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.66 lvl:4.75) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.61 lvl:3.86) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.56 lvl:4.24) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.49 lvl:4.63) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.48 lvl:3.73) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.44 lvl:2.82) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:3.42 lvl:3.65) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.39 lvl:3.86) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.38 lvl:2.90) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.23 lvl:3.86) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.21 lvl:3.25) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.17 lvl:3.94) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.13 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.10 lvl:3.31) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.07 lvl:3.82) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.06 lvl:3.28) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.43) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.67 lvl:2.80) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.60 lvl:2.81) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.35 lvl:2.34) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.31 lvl:2.49) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.63) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.55) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.28) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:2.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.89) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:1.88) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.80) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.33) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.76) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:0.73) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:0.56) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.15) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:1.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 2,780
  annual_median    : $56,870
  annual_pct10     : $35,420
  annual_pct25     : $43,760
  annual_pct75     : $81,500
  annual_pct90     : $105,460
  annual_mean      : $66,640
  hourly_median    : $27.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($97,370)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($31,720)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.070x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (15 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,400  median: $  59,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       50  median: $  48,240

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,400  median: $  59,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       50  median: $  48,240

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response team (similarity: 0.5208)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visible_Intermodal_Prevention_and_Response_team
  QID: Q7936088
  Extract: A Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response team, sometimes Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program. Various government sources have differing descriptions of VIPR's exact mission. It is specifically authorized by 6 U.S.C. § 1112 w

  Title: Millennial economics (similarity: 0.2609)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennial_economics
  QID: Q125510412
  Extract: Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are the demographic cohort following Generation X and preceding Generation Z. The generation is typically defined as people born from 1981 to 1996.

  Title: Firefighter (similarity: 0.2333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighter
  QID: Q107711
  Extract: A firefighter is a first responder trained in public safety and emergency response such as firefighting, primarily to control and extinguish fires and respond to emergencies such as hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, road traffic collisions and other emergencies that threaten life, p

  Title: Country Fire Authority (similarity: 0.3380)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Fire_Authority
  QID: Q13632973
  Extract: The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is a volunteer fire service responsible for fire suppression, rescues, and response to other accidents and hazards across most of the state of Victoria, Australia. CFA comprises over 1,200 brigades organised in 21 districts, and shares responsibility for fire service

  Title: America Burning (similarity: 0.1562)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_Burning
  QID: Q16827856
  Extract: 

America Burning: The Report of The National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control is a 1973 report written by the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control to evaluate fire loss in the United States and to make recommendations to reduce loss and increase safety of citizens and firefig

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by detailed O*NET data covering skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities. Geographic wage data and employment statistics provide robust market intelligence. Clear career pathways and related occupations enhance understanding of professional context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:29:59.951119+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,597
tokens_output        : 4,251
cost_usd             : $0.046840
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized occupation. The closest semantic match was 'Firefighter' with 0.233 similarity, indicating this is a distinct professional role within the broader firefighting and emergency response field.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists enforce fire regulations, inspect forests for hazards, and coordinate wildfire prevention and response activities. They patrol forest areas, monitor environmental conditions, and educate the public about fire safety while serving as first responders during wildfire emergencies. These protective service professionals combine regulatory enforcement with hands-on firefighting and prevention work in natural resource settings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves patrolling assigned forest areas to monitor for fire hazards and weather conditions that could contribute to wildfire risk. They operate vehicles and mechanized equipment to reach remote locations, using radios to relay critical information about fire conditions, crew locations, and emergency situations to base camps. When fires are detected, they estimate fire size and characteristics, direct firefighting crews, and may extinguish smaller fires using portable equipment like axes, shovels, and fire extinguishers. They also inspect and maintain firefighting equipment inventories, compile meteorological data including temperature and wind conditions, and conduct wildland firefighting training for personnel. Emerging responsibilities include operating drones to monitor fire conditions and assess safe access routes during active incidents.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic and Conventional orientations who excel at hands-on problem-solving and systematic attention to detail in outdoor environments. Success requires exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as evidenced by the high work style importance ratings, since lives and property depend on accurate assessments and reliable communication during emergencies. The combination of critical thinking abilities, oral expression skills, and problem sensitivity enables effective decision-making under pressure while communicating clearly with diverse stakeholders. Professionals who thrive demonstrate high integrity and self-control, essential traits when enforcing regulations and managing public safety responsibilities. The physical demands and outdoor work environment appeal to those who prefer active, varied work over sedentary office roles.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (31.6% of workers) or associate's degree (17.9%), with many positions also accepting bachelor's degrees (24.0%) particularly in forestry, natural resources, or related fields. Candidates need training in fire suppression techniques, emergency response protocols, and regulatory enforcement procedures. Prior experience in forestry, firefighting, or emergency services provides valuable background, though many employers offer on-the-job training for motivated candidates. Physical fitness requirements and the ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions are essential for career entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles such as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers or Fire Management Officers with expanded administrative responsibilities. Some specialists transition into specialized roles like Fire Inspectors and Investigators or Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers, requiring additional technical training. Long-term career paths may include Emergency Management Directors, Foresters, or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, particularly for those who pursue additional education and develop expertise in broader natural resource management or public safety administration.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 2,780 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $56,870 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Geographic wage variations are substantial, ranging from $31,720 in Mississippi to $97,370 in California, reflecting a 3.07x ratio driven by regional fire risk levels and cost of living differences. Employment is heavily concentrated in government sectors, with 2,400 workers in federal, state, and local government agencies excluding schools and hospitals. The relatively small employment base suggests specialized career opportunities primarily in regions with significant wildfire risk. Western states typically offer higher compensation due to more severe fire seasons and greater demand for prevention services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows moderate resistance to automation due to the critical importance of human judgment in emergency situations and the physical nature of firefighting activities. While emerging drone technology is being integrated for monitoring and assessment tasks, core responsibilities like directing crews during emergencies, making complex decisions under pressure, and performing physical firefighting activities require human expertise. The high importance of communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in unpredictable field conditions limits automation potential, though technology tools may enhance rather than replace human capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Firefighters (33-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core firefighting activities including operating firefighting equipment, directing fire suppression crews, and relaying emergency information via radio communication.
    data: Operating firefighting equipment
    data: Direct fire fighting activities
    data: Relay information about emergencies
  [knowledge_overlap] Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require extensive knowledge of Public Safety and Security (importance 3.7) and Law and Government for regulatory enforcement responsibilities.
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge
    data: Law and Government knowledge
    data: Regulatory enforcement
  [riasec_cluster] Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations show strong Realistic orientation (R:6.35 vs similar outdoor technical work) and operate in natural resource management environments.
    data: Realistic RIASEC orientation
    data: Outdoor work environment
    data: Natural resource focus
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (33-1021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural career progression path supported by shared Administration and Management knowledge (importance 4.0) and supervisory skill development.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Leadership responsibilities
    data: Career advancement pattern
  [skill_overlap] Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Critical Thinking (importance 4.0), Monitoring (importance 3.4), and safety-focused attention to detail for preventing workplace hazards.
    data: Critical Thinking skills
    data: Monitoring activities
    data: Safety prevention focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['forest fire inspector', 'fire prevention specialist', 'wildland fire', 'fire observer', 'fire warden', 'fire technician', 'fire ranger', 'fire management']
  exclude_keywords : ['urban firefighter', 'building inspector', 'arson investigator', 'emergency dispatcher', 'police officer']
  title_patterns   : ['Fire Prevention Officer', 'Forest Fire Control Officer', 'Fire Management Technician', 'Fire Tower Keeper', 'District Ranger']
  common_variations: ['wildfire inspector', 'forest fire prevention', 'fire control specialist', 'fire management officer', 'wildland firefighter', 'fire patrol', 'fire prevention technician', 'fire safety specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['fire', 'tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'prevention', 'control', 'principles', 'firefighting', 'safety', 'activities', 'public', 'fires', 'management', 'includes', 'materials', 'objects', 'response', 'personnel', 'forest', 'procedures']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
fire                       49  0.01671  wikipedia            wikipedia:39%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:20%
tendency                   42  0.01432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  35  0.01194  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:66%  dwas:11%  onet_tasks:9%
prevention                 19  0.00648  wikipedia            wikipedia:32%  inference:32%  dwas:21%
control                    17  0.00580  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  wikipedia:24%  inference:6%
principles                 16  0.00546  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
firefighting               15  0.00512  inference            inference:60%  onet_tasks:20%  wikipedia:13%
safety                     15  0.00512  dwas                 dwas:40%  inference:27%  wikipedia:20%
activities                 15  0.00512  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:20%  inference:20%
public                     14  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:29%  wikipedia:21%  inference:21%
fires                      12  0.00409  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  wikipedia:25%  dwas:17%
management                 12  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:25%  wikipedia:17%
includes                   12  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
response                   12  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  wikipedia:33%  inference:25%
personnel                  11  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:9%
forest                     11  0.00375  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:64%  inference:27%  wikipedia:9%
procedures                 11  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  dwas:18%  inference:9%
techniques                 11  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
physical                   11  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
regulations                10  0.00341  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:30%  dwas:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
problem                    10  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
human                      10  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
resources                  10  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
services                   10  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  wikipedia:20%  inference:20%
body                       10  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
emergencies                 9  0.00307  wikipedia            wikipedia:33%  inference:33%  dwas:22%
problems                    9  0.00307  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00307  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
standards                   9  0.00307  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00307  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00307  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00307  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
attention                   8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
needs                       8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%