Automation index
How much of a Wildland firefighter’s job can AI already do?
A fire-front map comes earlier. Going onto the slope with the wind against you do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Wildland firefighter
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#564 / 643
View rankingWildland firefighter
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, map and the day’s attack plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Line, hose-lay and the spot fire.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Tools, pump and the water that does not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Night watch, lookout and the flare-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordinate aircraft and the command post.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Get out whole and leave nobody behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fight wildfires
- cut line
- lay hose
- night watch
- portable pump
- air assets
- fire-front map
- spot fires
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411
IS WORK OVER?
Cleaner
16%
#619 / 643
View rankingCleaner
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, checklists and product orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Scrubber-driers and dosing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Mop, vacuum, disinfect and restock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 10% | +2.6 |
Waste, linen and sensitive areas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Shifts, keys and dealing with users.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Surprises: vomit, works, a complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, checklists and product orders
- Scrubber-driers and dosing
- Mop, vacuum, disinfect and restock
- Waste, linen and sensitive areas
- Shifts, keys and dealing with users
- Surprises: vomit, works, a complaint
- limpiador
- limpiadora
- personal de limpieza
- cleaner
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 9112