Fire Investigator, Part Time

• • Investigates & analyzes the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites per NFPA 921 and 1033.
• • Collects Evidence and Document scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033.
• • Photographs incident site (and records when specifically required/requested) and preserves equipment/components, and stores evidence retrieved from the scene for further evaluation/review pending client’s written disposition instructions.
• • Interviews witnesses, to include owner, occupants, tenants, etc. and canvasses neighborhood to identify other potential witnesses to record statements; interviews responding and investigating fire service personnel and other local officials, as to their actions associated with the incident.
• • Identifies, documents, and analyzes compliance with the applicable codes of any installed fire suppression and detection system within a given building or property.
• • Researches failure modes and code requirements as needed and prepares recommendations to present to stakeholders.
• • Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients.
• • Follows established policies, procedures, and processes in preparing information, exercising sound judgment in applying these to potentially unusual or complicated situations, and submits reports and documents in a timely manner and in accordance with client’s standards and expectations.
• • Proactively works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments while contributing, as an effective member of the team, assisting co-workers as needed, and learning from colleagues and supervisors.
• • Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants.

• 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator – a combination of Public and Private sector experience is ideal (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
• IAAI CFI required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• NAFI-CFEI certification.
• Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where so required, some jurisdictions require written testing for licensing.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in catastrophic environments, such as the aftermath of natural disasters, weather events, etc., for an extended period.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity.

Demonstrates expertise in fire investigation, including evidence collection, compliance analysis, and report preparation, while effectively collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining client relationships.

• Fire Investigation Experience
• IAAI CFI Certification
• NAFI-CFEI Certification
• Evidence Collection and Documentation
• Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

• Fire Cause Analysis
• Compliance Documentation
• Report Writing
• Failure Mode Research
• Fire Suppression System Analysis

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Judgment in Complex Situations

• IAAI CFI
• NAFI-CFEI
• Private Investigator Licensing Eligibility

• NFPA 921
• NFPA 1033
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Fire Detection Systems
• Catastrophic Environments