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?
Video producer
34%
#21 / 103
View rankingVideo producer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.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. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- project management principles
- film production process
- accounting techniques
- audiovisual products
- copyright legislation
- work with motion picture editing team
- manage budgets
- consult with production director
- select scripts
- liaise with financiers
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654