How do they match: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
  • Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
  • Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.

  • Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Operate firefighting equipment.
  • Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
  • Train personnel to enhance job skills.