Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Forest fire prevention specialists typically need experience in firefighting before being hired. Some departments require applicants to also have experience working as a volunteer or paid staff member in a fire prevention/public awareness program. Others require experience performing fire code inspections in a fire protection agency.
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