How do they match: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Fire Control Officer
  • Fire Engine Operator
  • Fire Management Officer
  • Fire Management Technician
  • Fire Observer
  • Fire Operations Forester
  • Fire Prevention Officer
  • Fire Prevention Technician
  • Fire Range Technician
  • Fire Ranger
  • Fire Technician
  • Fire Tower Keeper
  • Fire Warden
  • Fire Watcher
  • Firefighter
  • Environmental Protection Fire Control Officer
  • Forest Fire Control Officer
  • Forest Fire Officer
  • Forestry Fire Aide
  • Look Out Tower Fire Watcher
  • Wildland Fire Operations Specialist

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

  • Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
  • Conduct wildland firefighting training.
  • Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
  • Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
  • Educate the public about fire safety and prevention.
  • Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
  • Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
  • Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
  • Inspect forest tracts and logging areas for fire hazards such as accumulated wastes or mishandling of combustibles, and recommend appropriate fire prevention measures.
  • Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
  • 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.
  • Restrict public access and recreational use of forest lands during critical fire seasons.

  • Assess characteristics of fires.
  • Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
  • Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
  • Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
  • Locate fires or fire danger areas.
  • Operate firefighting equipment.