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?
Occupational therapist
19%
#553 / 643
View rankingOccupational therapist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, scales and intervention plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 35% | +6.3 |
Prescribe aids and adapt paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Practical session: dressing, cooking, mobility.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Home visit and the real environment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Family, carer and clinical team.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Motivation when the patient gives up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, scales and intervention plans
- Prescribe aids and adapt paperwork
- Home visit and the real environment
- Family, carer and clinical team
- Motivation when the patient gives up
- terapeuta ocupacional
- occupational therapist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1122.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269