• Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 45,090
    $32,760 range bar $72,970
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists detect fire hazards, recommend prevention measures, ensure compliance with state and local fire codes, and investigate causes of fires. They assess conditions for outdoor fire risks.

What do they typically do

  • Patrol assigned areas to look for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena that pose wildfire risk
  • Assist in wildfire suppression
  • Operate, maintain, and repair firefighting equipment
  • Review development proposals and inspect areas for nonconforming properties or structures
  • Create and administer programs to educate the public about forest fire risks and prevention

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +2.5%
Job Openings 1

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