Fire Investigator

Rippling, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts and Engineers are seeking Part Time/Subcontracted Fire Investigators to assist with fire origin and cause investigations across the United States. Investigators determine origin and cause for diverse sites and communicate findings to clients either verbally or in writing, within industry-leading turnaround times.

Ideal candidates will have IAAI-CFI preferred, knowledge of NFPA 921/1033, and willingness to travel extensively; Private Investigator license may be required by state.

Qualifications

• IAAI-CFI certification preferred.
• Able to perform fire investigations and complete verbal and written reports.
• Willing to travel to loss locations throughout the state of residence and surrounding states.
• Must have a Private Investigator license (if state requires one).
• Possess knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Well organized and able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education preferred.
• Membership in origin and cause organizations (e.g., IAAI or NAFI).
• Ability and readiness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Experience with Google Docs and other G-Suite applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion events across residential, commercial, and industrial sites, as well as vehicle equipment.
• Convey findings to clients verbally or in written reports within industry-leading turnaround times.

Skills

Fire investigation

Report writing

Independent work

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma

Higher education preferred

Tools

Google Docs

G-Suite

Job description

Keystone Experts & Engineers
Forensic Engineering | Building Consulting | Fire Investigation

When answers matter most, Keystone Experts & Engineers deliver. Keystone specializes in forensic engineering and investigative services for commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products. Our multi-disciplinary team includes highly experienced engineers, architects, fire investigators, contractors, and industry experts strategically located across the country to serve a national client base.

Keystone provides streamlined, fact-based forensic consulting services designed to meet our clients’ needs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Our reports are tailored to client specifications and backed by expert analysis, ensuring clear, defensible conclusions and industry-leading turnaround times.

The Keystone Way is more than a process: it’s our commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, honesty, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. These values guide every project we undertake. By combining top-tier expertise, open communication, and dependable service, we go beyond industry standards to deliver results our clients can trust.

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