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DOT Code: 452.687-014

Industry: forestry
Alternate Titles: fire crew worker; smoke eater

Suppresses forest fires, working alone or as member of crew: Fells trees, cuts and clears brush, digs trenches, and extinguishes flames and embers to contain or suppress fire, using ax, chain saw, shovel, and hand- or engine-driven water pumps. Patrols burned area after fire to watch for hot spots that may restart fire. When leading and directing fire-fighting activities of a crew of workers, may be designated Suppression-Crew Leader (forestry).

GOE: 03.04.02 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77