Fire Investigator: Origin & Cause Expert

EFI Global; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a full-time Fire Investigator to determine origin and cause of losses and to guide clients through complex insurance claims. You will accept assignments, identify responsible parties, and maintain clear reporting.

You will interview witnesses, analyze records, and coordinate with law enforcement and fire service personnel while ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with privacy laws. Strong investigative and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification required.
• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) preferred; IAAI-CFI within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation per assignment.
• Determines origin and cause and identifies third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to client per EFI procedures.
• Promotes EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory.
• Liaises between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects as assigned.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses or involved persons with information pertinent to the incident.
• Develops knowledge to inspect public records such as land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments.
• Keeps up-to-date on privacy laws to ensure investigations are conducted legally and ethically.

Skills

Communication

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFEI certification

IAAI-CFI certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a full-time Fire Investigator to determine origin and cause of losses and to guide clients through complex insurance claims. You will accept assignments, identify responsible parties, and maintain clear reporting.

You will interview witnesses, analyze records, and coordinate with law enforcement and fire service personnel while ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with privacy laws. Strong investigative and communication skills are essential.