Fire Investigator

Job summary

Conduct thorough investigations to determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion events across various sites and equipment. Clearly communicate findings to clients through verbal updates and formal written reports.

Job details

About the role Keystone Experts and Engineers are currently seeking Part Time/Subcontracted Fire Investigators to assist with fire origin and cause investigations throughout the United States. Our Fire Investigators are responsible for determining the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites, as well as vehicles, heavy machinery, farm equipment and recreational vehicles. After a thorough investigation, they clearly convey their findings to our clients, either verbally or in a written report, within industry leading turnaround times. Qualifications IAAI-CFI certification preferred Able to perform fire investigations and consistently complete reports (verbal and written) according to Keystone’s guidelines for quality and timeliness Willing to travel to loss locations throughout the state of residence and surrounding states Must have a Private Investigators license (if state requires one) Possess thorough knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 Ability to work independently, with little direct supervision Well organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant higher education preferred Membership in nationally recognized origin and cause organizations (eg: IAAI or NAFI) Must have the ability and readiness to learn new skills and techniques Experience with Google Docs and other G-Suite applications is a plus

What you’ll do

Conduct thorough investigations to determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion events across various sites and equipment. Clearly communicate findings to clients through verbal updates and formal written reports.

Requirements

Requires IAAI-CFI certification, knowledge of NFPA 921 and 1033, and a valid Private Investigator license where applicable. Candidates must be willing to travel and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Listed skills

• Google Workspace · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fire investigation
• Origin and cause determination
• Report writing
• NFPA 921
• NFPA 1033
• Verbal communication
• Project management
• G-Suite
• Google Docs
• Critical thinking
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• Fire Investigation
• Heavy Equipment
• Farm Equipment
• Recreational Vehicles
• Investigation
• Google Workspace

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Construction
• Fire Investigator
• Fire Inspector / Investigator
• Civil Engineering Technicians
• Fire Inspectors and Investigators