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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Public Safety and Security82
2.Customer and Personal Service74
3.Education and Training71
4.Building and Construction66
5.Psychology63
Computers and Electronics63
7.Mechanical55
8.English Language54
9.Personnel and Human Resources53
10.Mathematics50
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
82
79
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
74
84
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
71
63
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
66
56
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
63
44
Know the capital of the United StatesIdentify Turkey on a world map"Develop a map of the world showing mountains, deserts, and rivers"
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
63
65
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
55
65
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
54
58
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
53
61
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
50
40
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation