Side-by-Side Comparison
Fire Investigators leads 4–0| Metric | Fire Investigators | Fire Inspectors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.4% | 28.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 32th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 1 / 14 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $78,060 | $78,060 |
| Employment | 14K | 14K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Getting Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coaching and Developing Others
Education and Training
Psychology
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Fire Investigators
38%
total discount
Fire Inspectors
32%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Fire Investigators
1 of 14 at risk85%Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
49%Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
49%Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
47%Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
39%Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
Fire Inspectors
4 of 15 at risk87%Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
86%Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
57%Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
55%Develop or review fire exit plans.
37%Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
Wage Comparison
Fire Inspectors earns $0(0%) vs Fire Investigators
Fire InvestigatorsFire Inspectors
10th
$47,580$47,580
25th
$60,700$60,700
Median
$78,060$78,060
75th
$105,390$105,390
90th
$149,870$149,870
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Fire Investigators2028–2035
Fire Inspectors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Fire Investigators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Fire Inspectors.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Fire Investigators
$59,052
from $78,060
Fire Inspectors
$55,805
from $78,060
After adjusting for AI risk, Fire Investigators offers $3,247 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Fire
0
Unique to Fire
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fire InvestigatorsFire Inspectors