Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Firefighter?
A fire plan and a report write faster. Walking into a burning flat, cutting and carrying someone out do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Firefighter
12%
AI or a robot can already do 12% of this job.
#103 / 103
View rankingFirefighter
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, intervention plans and classroom training.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prevention inspections and hydrant checks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Fighting urban or wildland fire.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 4% | +0.9 |
Rescue at height, crash or collapse.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Emergency care at the scene.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Kit maintenance and station watch.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- put out fires
- rescue
- enter a fire
- Prevention inspections and hydrant checks
- Fighting urban or wildland fire
- Rescue at height, crash or collapse
- Emergency care at the scene
- Kit maintenance and station watch
- bombero
- firefighter
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411
IS WORK OVER?
Admin assistant
31%
#27 / 103
View rankingAdmin assistant
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- company policies
- use spreadsheets software
- disseminate internal communications
- maintain internal communication systems
- file documents
- organise business documents
- monitor staff absences
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-6014.00· ESCO/ISCO 4120