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?
Waterproofer
21%
#433 / 643
View rankingWaterproofer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Substrate, fall and primer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Membrane, weld and the parapet junction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Flood test and the leak that shows.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Details, outlets and pipe penetrations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
The roof, the wind and not flying a sheet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
No leak, and not skimping the overlap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- weld membranes
- parapet junctions
- flood test
- outlets
- primer
- pipe penetrations
- roof falls
- laps
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2181.00· ESCO/ISCO 7121