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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in forensic fire analysis, including evidence collection, report preparation, and technical support for litigation. Proficient in code compliance research and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CFEI LicensureCFI LicensureForensic Fire AnalysisCode Compliance ResearchEvidence Collection
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Forensic Fire AnalysisEvidence CollectionReport PreparationCode Compliance ResearchData AnalysisTechnical WritingScene PhotographyWitness InterviewsCause-and-Origin DeterminationArson Investigation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationClient InteractionPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsComputer-Assisted Engineering Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CFEICFI
Industry Keywords
Fire ScienceSubrogationLitigationChain of CustodyFire InvestigationElectrical Code ViolationsGas Code ViolationsInstallation Code Violations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Determine the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
- Secure fire/explosion scenes to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
- Conduct on-site forensic fire analysis, including scene photography, witness interviews, information gathering, damaged-property collection, cause-and-origin determination, report preparation, and deposition/trial testimony.
- Search for, identify, collect, and label evidence of possible arson; protect the chain of custody.
- Provide technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation.
- Conduct code compliance research, including electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
- Facilitate and help present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
- Prepare detailed written reports documenting findings, conclusions, and opinions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
What you’ll need- CFEI and/or CFI licensure required.
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
- AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
- High level of analytical skill and continual attention to detail; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels.
- Knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Ability to present information effectively to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/commercial items, and operate lifts.