What is a fire behavior analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a fire behavior analyst

1. Explore fire behavior analyst education requirements

   Most common fire behavior analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   62.5 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   Master's

   12.5 %

2. Start to develop specific fire behavior analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOD	52.26%
   SME	28.96%
   Fire Protection	18.79%

3. Complete relevant fire behavior analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fire behavior analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fire behavior analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fire behavior analyst resumes.

4. Research fire behavior analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Provide hands-on technical support and managing custom software, windows base systems, networking solutions, and database systems.
   • Monitor data collection and graphing.
   • Consult with educational staff regarding IEP development and implementation.
   • Develop skill acquisition programs for the purposes of increasing independence in adaptive and vocational skills.

5. Apply for fire behavior analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fire behavior analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams