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
$65K
Lower
$76K to $125K
Most common
$145K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- write fire investigation and incident reports
- inspect buildings and sites for fire hazards
- investigate the cause of fires
- process criminal evidence and testify in court
- inspect fire fighting and fire prevention equipment
- identify and assess trends in fire occurrences
- educate people about fire safety
- test materials and products for fire regulations
- work with police and other investigators
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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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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