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?
Dietitian
20%
#455 / 643
View rankingDietitian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 22% | +2.9 |
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Coordinate diet counseling services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- hygiene in a health care setting
- eating disorders
- counselling methods
- health care legislation
- biological chemistry
- calculation of food energy
- medical terminology
- supervision of persons
- human physiology
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2265