Fire Investigator

Rippling, Inc.; Town of Montana (WI); Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Experts & Engineers seeks Part Time/Subcontracted Fire Investigators to determine origin and cause of fires across residential, commercial, and industrial sites, vehicles, and machinery. Investigators will convey findings verbally or in written reports with timely turnaround.

Applicants should have IAAI-CFI preferred certification, ability to travel, and knowledge of NFPA 921 and 1033. High school diploma required, higher education preferred, and familiarity with Google Docs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform fire investigations and consistently complete verbal and written reports per Keystone guidelines.
• Willingness to travel to loss locations across the resident state and surrounding states.
• Private Investigators license if required by state.
• Knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Well organized and capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine origin and cause of fire and explosion events in residential, commercial, industrial sites, vehicles, and equipment.
• Communicate findings verbally or in written reports within industry-leading turnaround times.

Skills

Fire investigations

Report writing

Independent worker

Time management

Education

IAAI-CFI certification preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Docs

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