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- Annual Median Wage$ 45,090$32,760 $72,970
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- 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 AnnualJob Growth +2.5%Job Opening 1Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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