Forensic Fire Investigator

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

📋 Description

• Perform independent investigations into the Origin and Cause of fires and explosions, adhering to NFPA 921 and industry best practices.

• Inspect fire scenes, gather and safeguard evidence, and document findings using photographs, sketches, and notes.

• Evaluate fire dynamics, burn patterns, electrical systems, and mechanical elements.

• Create clear, defensible, and well-supported investigative reports.

• Collaborate with engineers, forensic specialists, attorneys, and claims professionals.

• Maintain a chain of customer documentation and ensure the integrity of evidence.

• Travel to investigative locations as necessary, including after-hours or on-call responses.

• Stay updated with industry standards, codes, litigation trends, and continuing education requirements.

• Manage multiple active cases while meeting utilization expectations.

• Travel regularly 2–3 times per week, including responses up to 6 hours from home, with occasional extended travel.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Provide expert services to insurance companies, legal representatives, and corporate clients.

• Support litigation by providing expert testimony when necessary.

• Deliver products efficiently and accurately to enhance market share and maintain customer loyalty.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting origin and cause fire investigations as a certified investigator.

• NAFI – CFEI certifications are mandatory.

• IAAI - CFI certification is preferred.

• Proven knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033.

• Experience working with insurance companies and/or litigation matters.

• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce professional forensic reports.

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Attention to detail and evidence management skills.

• Professional demeanor when interacting with clients and attorneys.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective time management and case prioritization skills.

• Ability to comply with state-specific licensing and regulatory requirements across multiple states/jurisdictions.

• Capability to work in hazardous environments; PPE is required.

• Comfortable with physical fieldwork, including climbing, lifting, and navigating debris.

• Experience with forensic documentation tools and digital reporting platforms is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PDF software.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet ATS driving record standards.

• Must have a clean criminal record.

• Eligible and willing to provide testimony in legal proceedings as needed.

• U.S. Persons Only: must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuing education requirements.

• PPE provided/required for hazardous environments.

• Part-time work arrangement.

• Opportunity to support expert testimony and litigation matters.