Fire Investigator
Core
Investigates, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial buildings, vehicles, heavy equipment, and marine equipment.
Role type
Senior IC fire investigator (forensic consulting)
Builds
Forensic reports, evidence collection, and technical/scientific support for subrogation and litigation
Domain
Fire investigation, forensic science, construction, and insurance
Required skills
Analytical skills, scene photography, evidence collection and chain of custody, code compliance research, report writing, witness interviewing, testimony at deposition and trial, site inspection (climbing, roof work), physical stamina
Preferred skills
IAAI-CFI certification, NAFI-CFEI certification, experience in fire investigation, firefighting, or law enforcement
Technologies
Microsoft Office, computer-assisted engineering and design software
Responsibilities
Determine origin and cause of fires/explosions; secure fire/explosion scenes; conduct on-site forensic fire analysis; search, identify, collect, and label potential evidence; provide technical support for subrogation and litigation; conduct code compliance research; facilitate continuing education seminars
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC