Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a firefighter:
Fight fires10% estimated exposure
Rescue victims8% estimated exposure
Provide medical care20% estimated exposure
Maintain equipment40% estimated exposure
Current Risk Signals
Recent factors included in this role estimate:
-1%
employment
+0.8% employment change year-over-year
These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)11%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score10%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
Firefighting drones
AI dispatch
Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably
Emergency response
Rescue operations
Complex situations
Community service
Practical Ways to Adapt
Paramedic certification
Hazmat
Technical rescue
Fire investigation
Key Skills for This Role
Physical FitnessEmergency ResponseTeamwork
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.