Part-Time Senior Fire & Explosion Investigator

Envista Forensics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Envista Forensics is seeking a Part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Northern California area. The role requires a CFI (or ability to obtain within 6 months), NAFCI CFEI certification, and 5+ years of fire investigation experience.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex assignments and maintain client relationships. The position emphasizes evaluating origin and cause per NFPA standards, collecting evidence, and preparing clear, concise reports for clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a fire investigator across public/private sectors.
• IAAI CFI required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• NAFI-CFEI certification.
• Bondable and eligible for private investigator licensing.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in catastrophic environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and analyzes origin and cause of fires and explosions in various sites per NFPA 921 and 1033.
• Collects evidence and documents scenes per NFPA 921 and 1033.
• Photographs sites and preserves evidence for evaluation.
• Interviews witnesses and canvasses to identify additional witnesses.
• Identifies and analyzes compliance with installed fire suppression systems.

Skills

Fire investigation

CFI certification

CFEI certification

Licensing eligibility

Interpersonal skills

Catastrophic environments

Driving ability

Education

BS degree in a relevant field

Job description

Envista Forensics is seeking a Part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator in the Northern California area. The role requires a CFI (or ability to obtain within 6 months), NAFCI CFEI certification, and 5+ years of fire investigation experience.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex assignments and maintain client relationships. The position emphasizes evaluating origin and cause per NFPA standards, collecting evidence, and preparing clear, concise reports for clients.