CFI Fire & Explosion Investigator - Part-Time

Envista Forensics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Envista Forensics is seeking a part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Los Angeles area. The role requires 5+ years as a fire investigator, CFI certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, and NAFI-CFEI certification.

You must be bondable and capable of licensing as needed, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills for complex caseloads. Candidates will analyze origin and cause per NFPA standards, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and produce precise reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator.
• CFI certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• NAFI-CFEI certification.
• Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in catastrophic environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity.

Responsibilities

• Investigates & analyzes the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites per NFPA 921 and 1033.
• Collects Evidence and Document scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033.
• Photographs incident site and preserves equipment/components, and stores evidence retrieved from the scene for review pending client’s disposition instructions.
• Interviews witnesses and canvasses neighborhood to identify other potential witnesses to record statements; interviews responding and investigating fire service personnel and other officials.
• Identifies, documents, and analyzes compliance with the applicable codes of any installed fire suppression and detection system within a building or property.
• Researches failure modes and code requirements and prepares recommendations to present to stakeholders.
• Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients.
• Proactively works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments while contributing as a team member and learning from colleagues.
• Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants.

Skills

Fire investigation experience

CFI certification

NAFI-CFEI certification

Bondable

Interpersonal skills

Catastrophic environments

Driving ability

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Envista Forensics is seeking a part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Los Angeles area. The role requires 5+ years as a fire investigator, CFI certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, and NAFI-CFEI certification.

You must be bondable and capable of licensing as needed, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills for complex caseloads. Candidates will analyze origin and cause per NFPA standards, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and produce precise reports.