Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

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Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	61,190
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,670
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,310
Other Support Services	970
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	80
Scientific Research and Development Services	60
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing	40
Support Activities for Air Transportation	40
Facilities Support Services	30
Spectator Sports	30

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
Average Annual Salary	$80,310
Average Hourly Wage	$38.61
Total Employment	65,920