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.

  • Educate the public about fire safety and prevention.
  • Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
  • Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
  • Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.

  • Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Provide educational information to the public.