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How to become forest fire inspectors and prevention specialistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$56,870
25th–75th pct. $43,760–$81,500
Top pay (est.)
$137,100
Top 10% $105,460
Pay in 5 years
$67,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,200est.
$69,000–$93,100
Outlook score
79/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
18%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+13.1%
400 openings / yr

How to become forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.9
Coordination
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.4
Time Management
3.4
Monitoring
3.4
Management of Personnel Resources
3.4
Speaking
3.4
Complex Problem Solving
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.2
Public Safety and Security
4.9
Education and Training
4.9
Administrative
4.4
Administration and Management
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Personnel and Human Resources
4.2
Mechanical
4.0

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsPerforming for or Working Directly with the Public

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionFlexibility of ClosureFar VisionNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
32%
Bachelor's degree
24%
Associate's degree
18%
Some college
18%
Post-secondary certificate
9%

Training before entry

1–2 years
28%
2–4 years
21%
6–12 months
14%
3–6 months
13%
Up to 1 month
8%
None / short demo
7%
4–10 years
5%
Over 10 years
3%
1–3 months
1%

Related work experience

2–4 years
46%
8–10 years
17%
4–6 years
16%
1–2 years
15%
6–8 years
7%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.