In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Department of Forestry and Fire Management, OSFM, and other State personnel, Fire Departments, local and county agencies, insurance companies, contractors, engineers, professional builders, designated school officials and the general public.