ISCO-08 5411
Fire-fighters
14.4%
ADI · 328th of 433 · 95% interval 7.4–23.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 14.4% of the task time of fire-fighters, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full14.4%
328th of 433 · interval 7.4–23.2
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time16.2%
345th of 433 · interval 12.3–21.2
Evidence60
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 66.5%L1Augmentation · 19.1%L2Partial delegation · 14.4%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
60 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.Firefighters | 3.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.Firefighters | 3.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.Firefighters | 3.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.Firefighters | 3.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 3 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.Firefighters | 3.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.Firefighters | 3.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.Firefighters | 3.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.Firefighters | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls.Firefighters | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train new employees to control and suppress fires.Firefighters · supplemental task | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medical care such as basic or advanced life support.Firefighters · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Search to locate fire survivors.Firefighters · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Orient self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collect supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.Firefighters | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.Firefighters | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.Firefighters | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 45 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions, and conferences.Firefighters | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.Firefighters | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents.Firefighters | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.Firefighters | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires.Firefighters | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take action to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill.Firefighters | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.Firefighters | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move toward the source of a fire, using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.Firefighters | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.Firefighters | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.Firefighters | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 50 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Rescue survivors from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.Firefighters | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.Firefighters | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform and educate the public on fire prevention.Firefighters | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke.Firefighters | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Protect property from water and smoke, using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.Firefighters | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate size, location, and condition of fires.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan, direct, and supervise prescribed burn projects.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 7.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain required maps and records.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 14.4% | 24 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.202 | 34 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.138 | 14 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 58 | 53 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.067 | 28 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (54)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Security guards 5414 | 34.0 | |
| Protective services workers not elsewhere classified 5419 | 32.5 | |
| Police officers 5412 | 27.9 | |
| Prison guards 5413 | 19.5 |
Dashed line: fire-fighters (14.4%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Fire-fighters (ISCO-08 5411), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5411
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Fire-fighters (ISCO-08 5411)}
}Machine-readable
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