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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Description
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
Common 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.
Required Education
No education requirement is available for this occupation.
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $33.96 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $16.37 and $49.95 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $70,637.17 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $34,038.82 and $103,890.79 .
Occupation Outlook
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