Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Fire Investigation experience

• IAAI Expert Testimony class or deposition/trial experience (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

• IAAI – Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) required

• NAFI – Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) required

• Eligible for licensing as a private investigator

• Strong skills in analyzing, interpreting, synthesizing, prioritizing, and reporting information

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Commitment to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information

• Ability to drive to job sites within the tri-state area and beyond

• Ideally located in the Long Island / NYC metro area

• Working knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication skills for presenting opinions and findings

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficient computer and iPad skills

• Strong time management skills

• Ability to apply critical thinking techniques to investigations

• Willingness to travel overnight for cases when required

• Must conduct all work with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-complexity fire and explosion investigations, including documentation, photography, diagrams, interviews, burn pattern analysis, and evidence collection

• Apply thorough knowledge of fire scene safety and potential hazards

• Prepare accurate technical documentation to support findings and testimony

• Collect, identify, and safeguard all evidence while maintaining chain of custody

• Apply local, state, and federal statutes to ensure compliance with laws

• Testify in legal proceedings as a certified technical expert in origin and cause

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience (paid weekly)

• Paid training, seminars, and courses to expand certifications and experience

• Paid time off (5 paid holidays annually)

• Paid expenses (tolls, mileage, meals, lodging)

• Performance-based bonuses

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