Forensic Fire Investigator

Job Description:

• 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