MidGrowing growth
Wildland Firefighter
Suppress wildfires and protect communities and forests
$35,000 – $70,000/yrFight forest and grassland fires using specialized tactics and equipment.
Highlights
Common tasks
Build fire lines, conduct burnout operations, protect structures, and mop up fires.
Potential downsides
Extreme danger, smoke inhalation, seasonal employment, and PTSD from catastrophic fires.
Skills
ResearchCritical thinkingData analysisPattern recognition
Interests
EnvironmentScienceSocial impactTechnology
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
Hands-onAnalyticalCollaborativeIndependent
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