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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Tasks

What tasks do Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists perform?

  • Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.

  • Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.

  • Conduct wildland firefighting training.

  • Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.


Knowledge

What do Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists need to know?

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists need?

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.



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