How do they match: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
  • Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
  • Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
  • Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.

  • Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
  • 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.