Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
SOC Code: 33-2022 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $56,389 | $91,021 | $125,674 | $160,306 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,450 | $89,253 | $121,056 | $152,859 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,475 | $86,029 | $117,582 | $149,136 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,405 | $88,962 | $118,498 | $148,054 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,494 | $84,032 | $112,549 | $141,086 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,138 | $83,928 | $110,698 | $137,488 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $57,262 | $83,595 | $109,949 | $136,282 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $54,642 | $81,619 | $108,618 | $135,595 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $66,248 | $85,779 | $105,310 | $124,842 |
| Merced, CA | $51,002 | $75,504 | $100,027 | $124,530 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Instructing | 3.2 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.1 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Education and Training | 3.7 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.7 |
| Law and Government | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 31.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.0% |
| Associate's degree | 17.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 17.5% |
| Some college | 8.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
- Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
- Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
- Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
- Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
- Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
- Maintain records and logbooks.
- Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
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