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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