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?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#674 / 753

Wildland firefighter

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Line, hose-lay and the spot fire. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	6%	+1.4
Tools, pump and the water that does not arrive. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Night watch, lookout and the flare-up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Coordinate aircraft and the command post. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	28%	+3.9
Get out whole and leave nobody behind. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#390 / 753

Corrosion engineer

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
Thicknesses, the map and the coupon. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plant, the pipe and the one that is thin. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Cathode, the protection and the one that will not take. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Shutdown, the coating and not painting over rust. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Operations, the rush and not leaving the thin one in service. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Stop before it goes, and not painting over it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low