Fire Origin & Cause Investigator

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd (EFI Global) seeks a Fire Investigator to determine the origin, cause, and responsibility for fire events on behalf of clients and legal counsel.

The role involves handling loss/claims investigations, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring ethical compliance, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant fire-investigation certifications. Travel may be required; Sedgwick offers a supportive environment and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with professional certifications in fire investigation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire investigation or related field.
• Certification in CFEI and IAAI-CFI preferred; within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments for investigation of losses or claims and conducts thorough investigations.
• Determines origin and cause of loss/claim and identifies potential third‑party responsibility.
• Maintains reporting commitments to clients and adheres to legal/ethical standards.
• Interviews witnesses and collects information to support factual conclusions.
• Develops knowledge to inspect public records and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Travels as required to perform field investigations.

Skills

Investigation skills

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFEI certification

IAAI-CFI certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd (EFI Global) seeks a Fire Investigator to determine the origin, cause, and responsibility for fire events on behalf of clients and legal counsel.

The role involves handling loss/claims investigations, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring ethical compliance, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant fire-investigation certifications. Travel may be required; Sedgwick offers a supportive environment and equal opportunity employment.