Fire investigator job description
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post, you can ref job description of Fire investigator in details. A complete
job description concludes Fire investigator key duties/responsibilities, Fire
investigator job qualifications (knowledge, education, skills, abilities,
experience…KSA model) and other ones such as daily tasks, key activities,
key/core competencies, job functions/purpose…
I.
List of Fire investigator duties:
- Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, in order to protect them.
- Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.
- Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
- Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
- Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions in order to document investigation findings.
- Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
- Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists.
- Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
- Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
- Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.
- Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
- Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.
II.
List of Fire investigator qualifications
- Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years as a Fire Investigator with a background in the forensic field and working directly with the insurance industry.
- CFEI or CFI certification preferred.
- Must be capable of obtaining CFEI, CFI and PI licenses.
- 4 year college degree preferred.
- Experience working with law firms is a plus.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients and conduct business development.
- Strong computer skills to include MS Office.
- Must be able to travel and or work weekends & holidays.
