Manage forest fires

Description

Protect life, property and resources by preventing forest fires. Detect, control, restrict and suppress fires when they occur. Integrate knowledge of fire regimes, the effects of fire and the values at risk, the required level of forest protection, and costs of fire-related activities.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 2 occupations
  • Total: 4 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 9 (Elementary occupations)

Essential for

  • Forest worker
    Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees…
  • Forestry technician
    Forestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry a…

Optional for

  • Conservation scientist
    A Conservation Scientist is a professional dedicated to managing and protecting natural resources such as forests, grasslands, water, and wildlife habitats. They study ecosystems t…
  • Forest ranger
    Forest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands. Duties The duties of a forest ranger incl…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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