Fire Investigator - Entry Level

Fire & Evidence Technician

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI's combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients' expectationsanytime, anywhere.

The Fire & Evidence Technician supports fire investigators and engineers by performing evidence recovery, documentation, transport, storage, and chain-of-custody management in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements. This role provides field and laboratory assistance during fire origin and cause investigations, including scene processing, debris sifting, evidence packaging, photography, and working around hazardous materials. The Technician ensures accurate, consistent, and defensible evidence handling practices that protect the integrity of client materials and uphold EFI Global's national evidence program. Candidate will commute to EFI Global Lab/Office located in Nashua, NH.

Primary Purpose: To assist Fire Investigators and Engineers with fire events to determine origin, cause and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists Fire Investigators and Engineers in conducting fire scene examinations in a safe and professional manner.
• Secures fire scenes when necessary to ensure that spoliation does not occur.
• Assists in the removal of debris and reconstructs fire scenes as necessary.
• Utilizes the SAFE evidence database as the primary platform for all evidence intake, tracking, storage management, chain-of-custody documentation, and disposition.
• Creates and maintains complete digital records in SAFE, ensuring every action taken on an item of evidence is accurately logged and compliant with national standards.
• Identifies and properly collects evidence for testing and/or storage.
• Deploys and operates drone or Matterport 360 cameras for scene documentation.
• Documents and photographs fire scenes and associated evidence.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses.
• Communicates with and gathers public records from public fire and police agencies.
• Communicates with clients regularly to ensure clients are informed of investigative progress.
• Conducts research and testing as necessary.
• Prepares written reports, adequately reporting investigative findings, supported by evidence, witness testimony, research and testing.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications:

Education & Licensing:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science and/or Fire Arson Explosion Investigation or similarly related major from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification, or must attain certification within six-months of employment. IAAI-FIT certification is preferred.

Experience:

• Entry level fire investigation position.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and discretion skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Work Environment:

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to kneel, squat or bend. Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions. Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead, Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds. Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day. Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Next Steps: If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.