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?
Psychiatrist
21%
#443 / 643
View rankingPsychiatrist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read history, scales and a first diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Interview, crisis and verbal containment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Titrate medication and explain effects.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, court notes and coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Family, admission and discharge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
On-call, team and not leaving someone alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Read history, scales and a first diagnosis
- Interview, crisis and verbal containment
- Titrate medication and explain effects
- Reports, court notes and coordination
- Family, admission and discharge
- psiquiatra
- psychiatrist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1223.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212