Fire Investigator

Keystone Experts + Engineers; Hawaii; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts and Engineers is seeking Part Time/Subcontracted Fire Investigators to support fire origin and cause investigations across the United States. Investigations cover residential, commercial, industrial sites, as well as vehicles and equipment.

Investigators deliver findings verbally or in written reports with timely turnaround. Ideal candidates may hold IAAI-CFI certification, private investigator license where required, and strong knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033.

Qualifications

• IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
• Private Investigators license required where state law demands it.
• Knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033.
• Ability to travel to loss locations across the state of residence and nearby states.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire origin and cause investigations for residential, commercial, industrial sites, and vehicles.
• Prepare verbal and written reports with timely turnaround.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Travel readiness

Independent work

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Higher education preferred

Tools

G-Suite familiarity

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. 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