O*NET Career Intelligence

Forest Firefighters

SOC 33-2011.02

Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

Zone 2 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Monitoring

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Operation Monitoring

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Building and Construction

4.3

Public Safety and Security

4.2

Transportation

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Mechanical

3.7

Education and Training

3.3

English Language

3.2

Chemistry

3.2

Key Tasks

1Rescue fire victims, and administer emergency medical aid.

2Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.

3Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.

4Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.

5Establish water supplies, connect hoses, and direct water onto fires.

Also Known As

Fire Fighter Fire Management Specialist Fire Rescue Technician Fire Technician Firefighter Forest Fire Suppression Specialist Forest Firefighter Forestry Fire Aid Forestry Fire Technician Hot Shot