What is a fire observer and how to become one

Key steps to become a fire observer

1. Explore fire observer education requirements

   Most common fire observer degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.2 %

   Associate

   23.2 %

   High School Diploma

   17.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific fire observer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   SME	53.84%
   Fire Training	33.56%
   Air Support	7.01%
   Computer System	5.59%

3. Complete relevant fire observer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fire observers 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 observer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fire observer resumes.

4. Research fire observer duties and responsibilities

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5. Prepare your fire observer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your fire observer resume.

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6. Apply for fire observer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fire observer 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