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Job Description

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 33-2021.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Fire Investigators”.

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Tasks for “Fire Investigation Manager”

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, to protect them.
Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.
Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists.
Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.
Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.
Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.

Related Technology & Tools

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Adjustable hand wrenches
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Flathead shovels
Protective ear muffs
Putty knives
Cordless drills
Phillips screwdrivers
Portable fire extinguishers
Wire strippers
Filter mask respirators
Camera flash attachments
Steel-tine garden rakes
Portable computers
Bolt cutters
Wire cutting tools
Hydrocarbon detectors
Camera positioning tripods
Vise grip pliers
Side-cutting pliers
Firefighters' pants
Ball peen hammers
Multipurpose knives
Slip-lock pliers
Ballistic vests
Crowbars
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Carpet cutters
Camera lenses
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Adjustable pipe wrenches
Keyhole saws
Fuse pulling tools
Laser plumb bobs
Law enforcement handguns
Box end wrenches
Digital barometers
Digital video cameras
Portable spectroscopes
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X ray inspection equipment
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Stepladders
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Gasoline powered generators
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Emergency first aid kits
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Firefighters' coats
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Personal computers
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35 millimeter cameras
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Photoionization detectors
Smart phones
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Universal pipe cutters
Mobile radios
Masonry trowels
Bit drivers
Evidence tweezers
Ground fault testers

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