Fire Investigators

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

Job Task

• Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
• Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.
• Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, in order to protect them.
• Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions in order to document investigation findings.
• Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
• Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
• Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.
• Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
• Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.
• Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
• Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
• Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists.

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