Fire Investigator e-book. Fire Investigators collect and analyze evidence from the scene of a fire.
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Transcript of Fire Investigator e-book. Fire Investigators collect and analyze evidence from the scene of a fire.
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Fire Investigatore-book
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Fire Investigators collect and analyze evidence from the scene of a fire.
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They use the evidence collected to determine the causes and origins of fires.
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They interview witnesses and also testify in court cases involving fires, especially those involving arson.
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They prepare reports on fires in cases where the cause may be arson or criminal negligence.
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Fire Investigators know the science of fire behavior and how it affects various materials.
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They know the procedures used for documenting and preserving the evidence they collect at a scene, including how to use testing equipment.
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They use a systematic approach, usually the Scientific Method, to make sure their conclusions match the evidence from the scene.
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Fire Investigators use cameras and video equipment to photograph evidence. They also use the internet to communicate with others in their field.
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Fire Investigators work both indoors and outdoors, and may be on-call to investigate suspicious fires on evenings and weekends.
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Most Fire Investigators have worked as firefighters or police officers to build real-life experience. Some have Associate’s Degrees in Fire Science or Criminal Justice.
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The majority of Fire Investigators work for local government agencies (fire and police departments), but a few work for insurance companies, attorneys, or private firms.
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Fire investigation pays about $51,000 per year and is expected to see average growth over the next ten years.