Also called: Fire Prevention Specialist, Forest Fire Inspector
Educates the public and patrols forests to prevent human-caused wildfires.
Prevention technicians check campfires, post fire danger signs, inspect home defensible space, and visit schools with Smokey Bear. About 85% of wildfires are human-caused, so their work prevents disasters.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; fire training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Forestry, Environmental Education.
Growing about average. BLS forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. Online fire-danger alerts help; talking with campers and inspecting homes stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on USAJOBS or your state fire agency for seasonal prevention technician jobs First: Seasonal hiring plus basic fire training (red card)
Classes: Public speaking, Earth science, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-2022.
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