AI exposure score

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers score 42 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #402 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 30 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 7 on its own and 12 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 2 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

42/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #402of 923 jobs
US workers: 99,140BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $93,530a year
In real AI use: 2 of 30tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 7 (23%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 12 (40%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 11 (37%)

Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Maintain required maps and records.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.AI can speed this up on its own
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.AI can speed this up with extra software
Evaluate size, location, and condition of fires.AI can speed this up with extra software
Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.AI can speed this up with extra software
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Plan, direct, and supervise prescribed burn projects.Little or no AI speed-up

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Questions about first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers and AI

Will AI replace first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers score 42 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #402 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 19 of the job's 30 tasks, 7 of them on its own, while 11 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios"; "Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment"; "Maintain required maps and records".

Which first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents"; "Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies"; "Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 2 of the 30 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers, and what do they earn?

About 99,140 people in the US, with median pay of $93,530 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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