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Knowledge Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Mechanical82
2.Psychology80
3.Education and Training74
4.Customer and Personal Service71
5.Psychology69
6.English Language68
7.Personnel and Human Resources60
8.Public Safety and Security59
Administration and Management59
10.Law and Government56
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
82
65
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
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.
80
64
Know the capital of the United StatesIdentify Turkey on a world map"Develop a map of the world showing mountains, deserts, and rivers"
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.
74
70
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
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.
71
85
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
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.
69
55
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
68
46
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.
60
52
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
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.
59
58
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
59
50
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
56
40
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court