Part-Time Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFI)

Envista Forensics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Envista Forensics seeks a part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Denver area. If you hold an IAAI CFI and have 5+ years in fire investigation, join our team to analyze origin and cause, collect evidence, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group on complex cases.

The role emphasizes field investigations, reporting, and maintaining client relationships, with a commitment to safety and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator – combination of public and private sector ideal
• IAAI CFI required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• NAFI-CFEI certification
• Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where required
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work in catastrophic environments such as after natural disasters
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity

Responsibilities

• Investigates & analyzes the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites per NFPA 921 and 1033
• Collects Evidence and documents scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033
• Photographs incident site and preserves equipment/components, and stores evidence for review
• Interviews witnesses and canvasses neighborhood to identify other potential witnesses
• Identifies, documents and analyzes compliance with applicable fire suppression and detection codes
• Researches failure modes and code requirements and prepares recommendations for stakeholders
• Prepares clear reports outlining the cause and origin of damages to clients
• Proactively works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments
• Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants

Skills

Fire investigation experience

IAAI CFI

NAFI-CFEI certification

Bondable licensing

Interpersonal skills

Catastrophe environment work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Envista Forensics seeks a part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Denver area. If you hold an IAAI CFI and have 5+ years in fire investigation, join our team to analyze origin and cause, collect evidence, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group on complex cases.

The role emphasizes field investigations, reporting, and maintaining client relationships, with a commitment to safety and ethical standards.