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
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
- relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios
- assess characteristics of fires
- train personnel to enhance job skills
- train personnel on proper operational procedures
- train employees in proper work procedures
- locate fires or fire danger areas
- direct fire fighting or prevention activities
- operate firefighting equipment
- patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations
- monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards
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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