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Fire Investigators
SOC 33-2021.02
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
Zone 3
Protective Service
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Critical Thinking
4.0
Writing
3.9
Complex Problem Solving
3.9
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.6
Coordination
3.5
Knowledge Areas 8
Building and Construction
4.6
Public Safety and Security
4.6
Education and Training
4.5
Law and Government
4.4
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
English Language
3.8
Mechanical
3.8
Administration and Management
3.5
Key Tasks
1Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted
arsonists and arson suspects.
2Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
3Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags,
crates, or boxes, to protect them.
4Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or
explosion.
5Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document
investigation findings.
Also Known As
Arson and Bomb Investigator
Arson Division Chief
Arson Investigator
Canine Handler (K9 Handler)
Fire and Explosion Investigator
Fire Investigation Lieutenant
Fire Investigation Manager
Fire Investigator
Fire Lieutenant
Fire Marshal
Tools & Equipment
35 millimeter cameras
Adjustable hand wrenches
Adjustable pipe wrenches
Ball peen hammers
Ballistic vests
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