Fire investigator, Kaitūhura ahi
Also known as
- Fire research scientist, fire research technologist, forensic fire scene investigator, fire inspector
Fire investigators inspect buildings and other sites to detect fire hazards and the cause of fires and explosions.
Your pay could be
$71K
Lower
$93K to $130K
Most common
$181K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Fire investigators
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in different places and may travel locally
- may work in hot and hazardous conditions
- need to identify and solve problems, make decisions and be safety conscious
Tasks
- Record information about suspects or criminals.
- Prepare investigation or incident reports.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
- Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
- Analyse crime scene evidence.
- Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
- Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
- Examine debris to obtain information about causes of fires.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
You usually need experience to become a fire investigator and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and fitness test
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
- a Graduate Certificate in Fire Investigation from Charles Sturt University (Australia)
- to complete The Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) Programme through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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