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.
#554 / 633
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?
Strength and conditioning coach
22%
#365 / 633
View rankingStrength and conditioning coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Load, GPS and the microcycle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Gym, the pattern and the one who cheats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Rehab, the injured and not rushing the return.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Report, the manager and the fight over minutes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The peak, pre-season and not grinding them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Ready, and not broken.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- load
- training GPS
- microcycles
- rehab
- movement pattern
- pre-season
- reports to the manager
- the gym
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-9091.00· ESCO/ISCO 3423