Forensic Fire Investigator
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Fire Investigator conducting forensic origin-and-cause investigations for U.S. Forensic and ATS. Preparing technical reports, preserving evidence, and providing litigation testimony.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent fire and explosion Origin and Cause investigations in accordance with NFPA 921 and industry best practices
- Examine fire scenes, collect and preserve evidence, and document findings through photographs, sketches, and notes
- Analyze fire dynamics, burn patterns, electrical systems, and mechanical components
- Prepare clear, defensible, and well-supported investigative reports
- Collaborate with engineers, forensic experts, attorneys, and claims professionals
- Maintain the chain of customer documentation and ensure evidence integrity
- Travel to investigative sites as needed, including after-hours or on-call responses
- Stay current with industry standards, codes, litigation trends, and continuing education requirements
- Manage multiple active cases and meet utilization expectations
- Travel regularly 2–3 times per week, including responses up to 6 hours from home, with occasional extended travel
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Provide expert services to insurance companies, legal counsel, and corporate clients
- Support litigation through expert testimony when required
- Deliver products promptly and accurately to grow market share and maintain customer loyalty
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 5+ years of experience conducting origin and cause fire investigations as a certified investigator
- NAFI – CFEI certifications required
- IAAI- CFI preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033
- Experience working with insurance companies and/or litigation matters
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce professional forensic reports
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail and evidence handling
- Professional demeanor with clients and attorneys
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Time management and case prioritization abilities
- Ability to meet state-specific licensing and regulatory requirements across multiple states/jurisdictions
- Ability to work in hazardous environments; PPE required
- Comfortable with physical fieldwork including climbing, lifting, and navigating debris
- Experience with forensic documentation tools and digital reporting platforms preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PDF software
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet ATS driving record standards
- Must have clean criminal record
- Eligible and willing to provide testimony in legal proceedings as needed
- U.S. Persons Only: must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements
Benefits:
- Continuing education requirements
- PPE provided/required for hazardous environments
- Part-time work arrangement
- Opportunity to support expert testimony and litigation matters
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