Fire Investigator

Keystoneforensics; Hawaii; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystoneforensics is seeking Part Time/Subcontracted Fire Investigators to conduct fire origin and cause investigations throughout Hawaii and other states. This role involves determining the causes of fires and explosions in various settings, including residential and industrial sites.

Candidates must have strong independent working skills, a high school diploma, and preferably relevant certifications. Opportunities for learning new techniques will be provided, with a focus on timely and thorough reporting.

Qualifications

• IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
• Must have a Private Investigator license if the state requires one.
• Membership in nationally recognized origin and cause organizations.

Responsibilities

• Determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion events.
• Convey findings to clients in verbal or written reports.

Skills

Fire investigations

Report writing

Knowledge of NFPA 921

Knowledge of NFPA 1033

Independent work

Google Docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant higher education

Job description

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. Their responsibilities include 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