Senior Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI

Senior Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI

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EFI Global is a full‑service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin‑and‑cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in‑depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better‑informed business decisions.

EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

To independently conduct extensive and detailed investigations to determine origin & cause of fires and explosions, primarily involving structures and determining the cause of fires in commercial buildings or residences.

• Investigate assigned claims suspected of insurance fraud, including large loss, large fire loss, and multiple claims.
• Ensure that assigned cases are investigated and reported back to the requesting party in adherence to best practices.
• Anticipate training needs of customers based on customer exposure and antifraud initiatives.
• Investigate sites and provide expert testimony based on determination of the origin & cause of fires and relate findings in a clear and concise manner in depositions and trials.
• Maintain assigned claims files in a confidential manner; document all relevant facts pertaining to files in the appropriate claims handling system(s) and keep management informed of developments that impact claims results.
• Review and make recommendations on outcomes of investigations promptly and expeditiously. Provide guidance and recommendations to claims leadership and associates on claims resolution.
• Develop and maintain rapport and cooperation with federal, state and local government agencies, as well as private information bureaus that can assist in investigative efforts.
• Identify and interview all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence. Independently conclude investigations and determine negligence and violation of laws.
• Possess necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.
• Maintain and pursue technical competency within area of specialization with regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.
• May provide investigative guidance to Fire Investigator team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization’s quality program(s).

• Travel as required.
• Five (5) years of fire investigation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including advanced Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Good analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong investigative skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.