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- "Fire Investigator"

	Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

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Job Tasks for: "Fire Investigator"

Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, in order to protect them.

Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.

Instruct children about the dangers of fire.

Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.

Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions in order to document investigation findings.

Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.

Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists.

Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.

Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.

Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.

Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.

Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Fire Investigator"

Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Psychology -- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Chemistry -- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Skill Requirements for: "Fire Investigator"

Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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Ability Requirements for: "Fire Investigator"

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Flexibility of Closure -- The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

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Job Activities for: "Fire Investigator"

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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