Fire Investigator – Sr. Consultant
Crawford & Company
Los Angeles, CA
Remote
Full-time
Position Summary
Certified Fire Investigator / Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFI / CFEI) responsible for analyzing and interpreting fire and explosion scenes.
Responsibilities
- Perform all required analysis and work necessary to determine the cause and origin of fires and explosion incidents.
- Convey findings and conclusions to others in a clear and concise manner, typically through written reports.
- Defend opinions in court or litigious settings when necessary.
- Complete required corporate training and development programs.
Requirements
- Degree or some college coursework is preferred but not required.
- Must have at minimum of CFEI certification through NAFI, CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
- Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
- Must meet all the requirements for qualification as a fire investigator per NFPA 1033.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience working in the public and / or private sectors performing fire origin & cause investigations on residential and commercial structures.
- Must have a CFEI certification through NAFI, or CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
- Must be willing to travel and / or work a flexible schedule during periods of peak demand.
- Must have the willingness to work remotely and from home office.
- Must have employee-provided, high-speed internet that is reliable and accessible at remote office.
- Previous expert testimony or deposition experience highly preferred but not required.
- Must be well organized with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
- Must be able to handle multiple project workload and periods of high stress, especially during times of peak business demand.
- Must be hands on and able to climb ladders and roofs, crawl in tight spaces, etc. as needed to perform investigations.
- Will work projects that are assigned to them unless sufficient hazards are identified utilizing OCI’s / C&C Safety Protocol guidelines.
- Meet all standards for pre-employment physical examination.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm’s guidelines.
When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family.
- Our total compensation plans provide each of our employees with far more than just a great salary
- Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence
- Benefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellness
- Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance
- that give back to the communities in which we live and work
- A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion
12 days ago