How do they match: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

  • Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
  • Inspect forest tracts and logging areas for fire hazards such as accumulated wastes or mishandling of combustibles, and recommend appropriate fire prevention measures.
  • Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.
  • Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.

  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
  • Train employees in proper work procedures.