Fire and Evidence Technician

About the role

To assist Fire Investigators and Engineers with fire events to determine origin, cause and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assists Fire Investigators and Engineers in conducting fire scene examinations in a safe and professional manner.
• Secures fire scenes when necessary to ensure that spoliation does not occur.
• Assists in the removal of debris and reconstructs fire scenes as necessary.
• Identifies and properly collects evidence for testing and/or storage.
• Documents and photographs fire scenes and associated evidence.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses.
• Communicates with and gathers public records from public fire and police agencies.
• Communicates with clients regularly to ensure clients are informed of investigative progress.
• Conducts research and testing as necessary.
• Prepares written reports, adequately reporting investigative findings, supported by evidence, witness testimony, research and testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science and/or Fire Arson Explosion Investigation or similarly related major from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification, or must attain certification within six-months of employment.
• IAAI-FIT certification is preferred.

Experience

• Entry level fire investigation position.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office product
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good judgment and discretion skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Work Environment

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; must be able to kneel, squat or bend; must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead; be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds; be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $27.00 - $29.00 hourly.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Other additional voluntary benefits