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.

#564 / 643

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?

26%

#216 / 643

Last-mile manager

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
Zones, capacity and route cuts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	44%	+7
KPIs, first attempt and incidents. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
The courier, the lobby and the one who will not open. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Peaks, rain and hiring too many or too few. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The angry customer and not dressing delivered. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Cover the peak, and not leaving the neighbourhood orphaned. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

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