Fire Investigators
Also called: Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal, Arson Investigator, State Fire Marshal
What they do:
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
- Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
Safety and Government
Math and Science
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
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