Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Arizona
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists enforce fire regulations and identify fire hazards in forests. They inspect trees, vegetation, and structures for conditions that increase fire risk, recommend prevention measures, and report fires and weather conditions to management In Arizona the median pay is $58,570 a year, 3% above the national median of $56,870.
$58,570median pay in Arizona, per year
$58,570–$75,900middle half earn
40employed in Arizona
$56,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Arizona
26open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Arizona or remote
3employers hiring
24posted in the last 7 days
OH · TN · Remotewhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingSpeakingCoordinationActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringInstructing
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesPublic Safety and SecurityLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists.
Licenses and training in Arizona
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists pay in other states
California · $97,370Utah · $90,020Louisiana · $75,480Oregon · $73,530Maine · $68,310Oklahoma · $61,700New Jersey · $57,380Florida · $51,690Colorado · $50,170Georgia · $48,010
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona, annual.