Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

• Arson And Bomb Investigator
• Fire Marshal
• Fire-Investigation Lieutenant

• Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
• Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
• Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
• Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
• Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists.
• Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.
• Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.

• analyze existing evidence or facts
• analyze test data
• apprehend or arrest suspect or perpetrator of criminal act
• communicate technical information
• compile evidence for court actions
• compile information on findings from investigation of accidents
• conduct fire hazard inspections
• cooperate with court personnel or other law enforcement agencies
• determine fire causes
• determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
• estimate size or characteristics of fire
• explain government laws or regulations
• gather physical evidence
• interview crime witnesses or victims to obtain descriptive information
• investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
• maintain records, reports, or files
• make decisions
• make presentations
• operate cameras
• prepare reports
• read maps
• recognize public safety hazards
• review facts to determine if criminal act or statue violation is involved
• serve arrest, search or seizure warrants
• serve or issue summonses or subpoenas
• test materials or solutions
• testify in court for accident and criminal cases
• use arrest, search, or seizure legal statutes
• use interviewing procedures
• use knowledge of fire, building or other codes
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of materials testing procedures
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use public speaking techniques