Fire Investigator - Principal Consultant - Part-Time

Crawford & Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Company seeks a Certified Fire Investigator to analyze and interpret fire and explosion scenes across multiple assignments. You will determine cause/origin, prepare clear reports, and defend conclusions in court when needed.

The role requires extensive fieldwork experience, NFPA qualifications, and the ability to train junior investigators while maintaining compliance with safety protocols. Remote/home office flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher; experience may be accepted to meet educational standard.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have CFEI certification through NAFI or CFI certification through IAAI.
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
• Must meet NFPA 1033 qualification requirements.
• 10 years of public and/or private fire investigative duties—actively engaged in origin and cause.
• Testimony experience preferred but not required with evidence of completion of NFA or equivalent Testimony class.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and high-stress periods.
• Hands-on fieldwork including climbing ladders/roofs and crawling in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis to determine cause and origin of fires and explosions.
• Convey findings through clear written reports.
• Defend opinions in court or litigious settings when necessary.
• Complete required corporate training and development programs.
• Mentor and train subordinate investigators.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Court testimony experience

Hands-on investigation

Travel willingness

Remote work readiness

Fieldwork stamina

Education

Associate degree (field commensurate with duties)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CFEI certification (NAFI)

CFI certification (IAAI)

NFPA 921 knowledge

NFPA 1033 qualification

Tools

CFEI certification through NAFI

CFI certification through IAAI

Job description

Job Description

Certified Fire Investigator / Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFI/CFEI) responsible for analyzing and interpreting fire and explosion scenes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required analysis and work necessary to determine the cause and origin of fires and explosion incidents.
• Convey findings and conclusions to others in a clear and concise manner, typically through written reports.
• Defend opinions in court or litigious settings when necessary.
• Complete required corporate training and development programs.
• Mentor and train subordinate investigators.

Qualifications

• Associates in degree field commensurate with duties. (Experience may be accepted and converted on a case by case basis in order to meet educational standard.)
• Bachelors or higher preferred.
• Must have at minimum of CFEI certification through NAFI, CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
• Must meet all the requirements for qualification as a fire investigator per NFPA 1033.
• 10 Years Public and/or Private fire investigative duties- actively engaged in Origin and Cause.
• Previous expert testimony or deposition experience is highly preferred but not required, provided there is proof of completion of NFA or an equivalent Testimony class.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
• Capability to handle multiple project workloads and manage high-stress periods, especially during peak business demand.
• Hands-on proficiency, including the ability to climb ladders and roofs, and crawl in tight spaces as necessary for investigations.
• Adherence to OCI's/C&C Safety Protocol guidelines when working on assigned projects, unless significant hazards are identified.
• Compliance with all standards for pre-employment physical examination.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm's guidelines.
• Must have a CFEI certification through NAFI, or CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Testimony History or proof of completion of NFA or Equivalent Testimony class.
• Must be willing to travel and/or work a flexible schedule during periods of peak demand.
• Must have the willingness to work remotely and from home office.
• Must have employee-provided, high-speed internet that is reliable and accessible at remote office.

About Us

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it’s a person, a child, a friend. It’s anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We’re looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com .

Education

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
• We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include:

The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate’s previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Prescription Drugs
• HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental Health Benefits

Other Benefits

• Enhanced Mental Health Support
• Virtual Physical Therapy
• Caregiving Services
• Life Assistance Program
• The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.
• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.