Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator based in the greater Dallas, TX area to support complex origin and cause investigations in a full‑time, remote role. The role requires independent, technically rigorous investigation with clear communication.

Candidate must reside in the greater Dallas, TX area. The position is a full‑time remote role.

To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.
• Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third‑party responsibility for subrogation potential.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with EFI’s standard procedures.
• Promotes and markets utilization of EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory.
• Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.
• Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in concluding a factual and complete investigation.
• Develops 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.
• Maintains up-to-date information in 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned and travels as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification required; IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification preferred and required to obtain within 6 months.
• Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal 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.

Physical requirements:

must stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, work outdoors in hot or cold conditions, climb, crawl, stoop, reach overhead, lift/carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, drive up to 4 hours per day.

Mental requirements: clear conceptual thinking, excellent judgment, discretion, stress tolerance, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines.

EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.