Fire Investigator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations into fire incidents to ascertain origin, cause, and accountability.

• Accept investigative assignments from clients regarding losses or claims and carry out investigations based on assignment requirements.

• Establish the origin and cause of losses/claims while identifying any potential third-party liability for subrogation.

• Adhere to required reporting obligations to clients in line with EFI protocols.

• Advocate and promote EFI services within the insurance sector and designated regions.

• Serve as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.

• Investigate claims/losses that involve illegal activities, fraud, or subrogation considerations.

• Identify and conduct interviews with witnesses and individuals involved.

• Review public records, which may include land deeds, mortgages, liens, lawsuits, judgments, and marriage/divorce records.

• Ensure that investigations align with privacy legislation and public-record access rules.

• Travel as necessary.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum requirement of NAFI Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification.

• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is highly preferred.

• Must obtain IAAI-CFI certification within six months of eligibility to take the certification exam.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in PC use, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Good analytical and interpretative capabilities.

• Strong investigative proficiency.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Capability to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting.

• Ability to meet or surpass performance competencies.

• Capacity to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

• Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, and reach/work overhead.

• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, both hot and cold.

• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

• Capacity to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to drive for up to 4 hours daily.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consideration for reasonable accommodations.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Drug-free workplace.