Forest fire inspector and prevention specialist, Mātanga tirotiro me te ārai ahi ngahere
Also known as
- Forest fire protection specialist, wildfire specialist, specialist adviser wildfire, forest and rural fire management advisor
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists enforce fire regulations, inspect forests for fire hazards and recommend prevention measures.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$60K to $107K
Most common
$133K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
- usually work irregular and long hours
- usually work in forests and offices and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to identify and solve problems, make decisions and be safety conscious
Tasks
- enforce fire regulations
- inspect forests for fire hazards
- recommend fire prevention measures
- educate people about fire safety
- coordinate wildfire responses
- assess fire behaviour and characteristics
- plan controlled burns
- train people to fight wildfires
- monitor environmental conditions
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a forest fire and prevention specialist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and fitness test
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to complete firefighting training courses and exams
- a New Zealand Diploma in Forest Management (Level 6)
- a Bachelor of Forestry Science or similar
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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