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?
Firefighter
12%
#643 / 643
View rankingFirefighter
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, intervention plans and classroom training.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prevention inspections and hydrant checks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Fighting urban or wildland fire.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 4% | +0.9 |
Rescue at height, crash or collapse.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Emergency care at the scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Kit maintenance and station watch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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