Typical Tasks
Maintain records and logbooks.
Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
Educate the public about fire safety and prevention.
Conduct wildland firefighting training.
Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Leadership
Integrity
Self-Control
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Common Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
