ONET Occupations » 33-2011.02

Forest Firefighters

Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.51)
  2. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.23)
  3. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.22)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.20)
  5. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.20)
  6. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.09)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.07)
  8. Repair - Things (4.06)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.06)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.06)
  11. Supervise, manage - People (4.01)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  14. Listen - People (4.00)
  15. Speak - People (4.00)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (3.91)
  17. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  18. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  19. Use my brain - Data (3.83)
  20. Coordinate - People (3.79)
  21. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  22. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.58)
  23. Imagine - Data (3.58)
  24. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)
  25. Instruct - People (3.50)
  26. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Monitoring (3.75)
  4. Coordination (3.75)
  5. Service Orientation (3.62)
  6. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  8. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  9. Instructing (3.50)
  10. Operation and Control (3.50)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  12. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  5. Control Precision (3.88)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  8. Near Vision (3.75)
  9. Stamina (3.75)
  10. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  11. Trunk Strength (3.75)
  12. Static Strength (3.75)
  13. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  14. Depth Perception (3.62)
  15. Far Vision (3.62)
  16. Reaction Time (3.62)
  17. Response Orientation (3.50)
  18. Finger Dexterity (3.50)
  19. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  20. Selective Attention (3.50)
  21. Visualization (3.50)
  22. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Stress Tolerance (4.39)
  2. Dependability (4.38)
  3. Cooperation (4.31)
  4. Leadership (4.22)
  5. Self Control (4.21)
  6. Integrity (4.18)
  7. Initiative (4.09)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.07)
  9. Concern for Others (4.06)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.96)
  11. Persistence (3.91)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.83)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.81)
  14. Independence (3.65)
  15. Social Orientation (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.51)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.43)
  3. Getting Information (4.40)
  4. Handling and Moving Objects (4.35)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.32)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.32)
  7. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.29)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.23)
  9. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.20)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.18)
  11. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.18)
  12. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.10)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (4.09)
  14. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.08)
  15. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.06)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.04)
  17. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (4.01)
  18. Documenting/Recording Information (3.95)
  19. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.84)
  20. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.84)
  21. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.79)
  22. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.77)
  23. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.72)
  24. Developing and Building Teams (3.70)
  25. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.69)
  26. Analyzing Data or Information (3.67)
  27. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.64)
  28. Processing Information (3.62)
  29. Thinking Creatively (3.58)
  30. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.56)
  31. Coaching and Developing Others (3.56)
  1. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.43)
  2. Control And Extinguish Municipal Or Forest Fires (4.43)
  3. Parachute From Aircraft (4.43)
  4. Read Maps (4.40)
  5. Determine Best Method For Attacking Fire (4.32)
  6. Use Fire Suppression Techniques (4.23)
  7. Use Forest Fire Protection Methods (4.23)
  8. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.23)
  9. Use Rescue Procedures (4.23)
  10. Use Fire Suppression Equipment (4.20)
  11. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.20)
  12. Use Emergency Medical Equipment (4.20)
  13. Operate Emergency Fire Or Rescue Equipment (4.20)
  14. Operate Telecommunications Equipment In Law Enforcement Or Fire Or Emergency Setting (4.20)
  15. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.20)
  16. Use Chain Saws (4.20)
  17. Patrol Or Guard Area Or Premises (4.10)
  18. Observe Fire To Note Changing Conditions (4.10)
  19. Communicate Technical Information (4.04)
  20. Work As A Team Member (3.84)
  21. Estimate Size Or Characteristics Of Fire (3.77)
  22. Judge Terrain Conditions For Vehicle Or Equipment Operation (3.69)