Onsite Forensic Fire Consultant

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About the role

  • Forensic Fire Consultant investigating the origin and cause of fires/explosions. Analyzing scenes and providing reports for clients at Rimkus.

Responsibilities

  • Investigates, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions
  • Analyzes fire/explosion scenes, burn patterns, debris, mechanical components, and electrical systems/components
  • Conducts fraud analyses for possible incendiary-related losses
  • Prepares detailed written reports of findings
  • Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis
  • Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene
  • Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence/items from the fire scene
  • Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes
  • Conducts code compliance research
  • Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars

Requirements

  • IAAI-CFI certification preferred
  • A minimum of NAFI-CFEI with the ability to obtain an IAAI-CFI within 18 months
  • 5+ years of related work experience in fire investigation or a related field
  • AAS in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Forensic Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement officer/investigator
  • high level of analytical skills
  • Work requires continual attention to detail
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents
  • Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • employer-matching 401(k)
  • opportunities for advancement

Job title

Forensic Fire Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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