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?
Teacher
27%
#75 / 103
View rankingTeacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 49% | 28% | +13.7 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- ICT hardware specifications
- e-learning
- learning difficulties
- computer science
- post-secondary school procedures
- ICT software specifications
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330