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Occupational Report
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (33-2022)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazards. Report forest fires and weather conditions.
Employment Outlook
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$12.09 |
$13.99 |
$16.38 |
$18.48 |
$28.56
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$17.87 |
$37,165 |
| Lane |
12.94 |
14.72 |
16.62 |
18.46 |
23.15
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17.57 |
36,532 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
11.40 |
13.46 |
17.58 |
22.33 |
24.65
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17.72 |
36,862 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Educational Requirements
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Administer Fire Regulations
- Analyze Evidence
- Apply Fire Investigation Techniques
- Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
- Apply Knowledge Of Fire Codes
- Conduct Fire Hazard Inspections
- Direct Fire Suppression Activities
- Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
- Gather Physical Evidence
- Impose Restrictions
- Judge Terrain Conditions For Vehicle And Equipment Operation
- Make Presentations
- Monitor Weather Data Such As Wind Direction, Humidity, Lightening, Or Temperature
- Operate And Maintain Inspection Tools And Equipment
- Operate Emergency Fire And Rescue Equipment And Vehicles
- Operate Two-Way Radio
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Promote Fire Prevention
- Provide First Aid
- Read Maps
- Recognize Public Safety Hazards
- Use And Maintain Emergency Medical Equipment
- Use And Maintain Fire Suppression Equipment
- Use Forest Fire Protection Methods
- Use Geographic Coordinates To Dispatch Emergency Vehicles
- Use Gis Software
- Verify Investigative Information
- Work As A Team Member
- Write Technical Documents Or Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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