ONET Occupations » 33-1021.02

Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.33)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.25)
  3. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  5. Listen - People (4.13)
  6. Supervise, manage - People (4.04)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.03)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.03)
  9. Speak - People (4.00)
  10. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.00)
  11. Coordinate - People (3.88)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.80)
  13. Repair - Things (3.78)
  14. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  15. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  16. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.65)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  18. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.56)
  19. Pay attention to details - Data (3.53)
  20. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  21. Motivate - People (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Critical Thinking (4.25)
  2. Judgment and Decision Making (4.12)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Coordination (3.88)
  5. Time Management (3.88)
  6. Active Listening (3.75)
  7. Monitoring (3.75)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  9. Active Learning (3.62)
  10. Management of Personnel Resources (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (4.25)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Control Precision (3.75)
  8. Near Vision (3.63)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.63)
  10. Speech Clarity (3.63)
  11. Written Expression (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.86)
  2. Integrity (4.53)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.50)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.44)
  5. Initiative (4.29)
  6. Concern for Others (4.03)
  7. Cooperation (3.97)
  8. Self Control (3.82)
  9. Leadership (3.80)
  10. Attention to Detail (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Getting Information (4.63)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.33)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (4.27)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.24)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.17)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.15)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.04)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.92)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.91)
  11. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.88)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.83)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.83)
  14. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.78)
  15. Processing Information (3.77)
  16. Analyzing Data or Information (3.65)
  17. Documenting/Recording Information (3.59)
  18. Training and Teaching Others (3.56)
  19. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.56)
  20. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.54)
  21. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.52)
  1. Read Maps (4.63)
  2. Gather Physical Evidence (4.63)
  3. Control And Extinguish Municipal Or Forest Fires (4.27)
  4. Parachute From Aircraft (4.27)
  5. Observe Fire To Note Changing Conditions (4.24)
  6. Understand English For Aviation Communications (4.17)
  7. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.17)
  8. Make Decisions (4.04)
  9. Determine Best Method For Attacking Fire (4.04)
  10. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.00)
  11. Work As A Team Member (3.91)
  12. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.88)
  13. Direct And Coordinate Fire Prevention And Suppression Activities (3.88)
  14. Direct Loading Of Fire Suppression Equipment (3.88)
  15. Communicate Technical Information (3.83)
  16. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.83)
  17. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.65)
  18. Conduct Training For Personnel (3.56)