Forensic Fire Investigator

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🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $85 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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U.S. Forensic

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

💼 Consulting

🏗️ Construction

🚘 Automotive

Consulting • Construction • Automotive

U. S. Forensic is an engineering and forensic consulting firm that performs origin-and-cause evaluations, damage assessments, and provides expert witness testimony. Since 2006 the firm has inspected machinery and heavy equipment, commercial and passenger vehicles, residential and commercial buildings, roadways, and marine structures to determine causes of loss and the extent of damages. U. S. Forensic produces unbiased, conclusive reports with findings, photos, diagrams, repair recommendations, and cost estimates, and its experts have testified in local, state, and federal courts. Areas of specialization include product and premises liability, construction defect analysis, vehicle accident reconstruction, fire origin & cause, electrical investigations, flood and mold damage, and structural and automotive evaluations.

📋 Description

• Conduct independent fire and explosion Origin and Cause investigations in accordance with NFPA 921 and industry best practices • Examine fire scenes, collect and preserve evidence, and document findings through photographs, sketches, and notes • Analyze fire dynamics, burn patterns, electrical systems, and mechanical components • Prepare clear, defensible, and well-supported investigative reports • Collaborate with engineers, forensic experts, attorneys, and claims professionals • Maintain the chain of customer documentation and ensure evidence integrity • Travel to investigative sites as needed, including after-hours or on-call responses • Stay current with industry standards, codes, litigation trends, and continuing education requirements • Manage multiple active cases and meet utilization expectations • Travel regularly 2–3 times per week, including responses up to 6 hours from home, with occasional extended travel • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required • 5+ years of experience conducting origin and cause fire investigations as a certified investigator in the public or private sector • NAFI – CFEI certifications required • IAAI- CFI preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 • Experience working with insurance companies and/or litigation matters • Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce professional forensic reports • Analytical and critical thinking skills • Attention to detail and evidence handling • Professional demeanor when interacting with clients and attorneys • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Time management and case prioritization abilities • Ability to meet state-specific licensing and regulatory requirements for Fire Origin & Cause investigations across multiple states/jurisdictions • Ability to work in hazardous environments (PPE Required) • Comfortable with physical fieldwork including climbing, lifting, and navigating debris • Experience with forensic documentation tools and digital reporting platforms preferred • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PDF software • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet ATS driving record standards • Must have clean criminal record and be eligible and willing to provide testimony in legal proceedings as needed • Must be a U.S. Person under applicable ITAR requirements