A professional who advises local governments, public, and timber interests on prevention and control of forest fires. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects forest areas and standby fire fighting crews in fire prevention and control program.
• Prepares public-information materials and campaigns on fire prevention techniques.
• Gives instructions to fire fighting crews in methods of controlling forest fires, considering such factors as terrain, wind conditions, history of rainfall in fire area, and location of population centers.
• Gives public lectures to campers, youth groups, and hunters to promote responsible use of fire and inflammable materials in forest areas.
• May direct activities of fire suppression crews.
• May participate in fighting fires.