01

Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.

02

Evaluate size, location, and condition of forest fires.

03

Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.

04

Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.

05

Train workers in skills such as parachute jumping, fire suppression, aerial observation, or radio communication, in the classroom or on the job.

06

Request and dispatch crews and position equipment so fires can be contained safely and effectively.

07

Operate wildland fire engines or hoselays.

08

Recruit or hire forest firefighting personnel.

09

Maintain knowledge of forest fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.

10

Observe fires or crews from air to determine firefighting force requirements or to note changing conditions that will affect firefighting efforts.