Job Description:

• 1) Investigates and analyzes evidence of fires to determine causes and testifies as expert witness in court: Examines sites of fires and collects evidence to ascertain causes of fires, utilizing knowledge and experience in fire fighting and fire investigation techniques and equipment.

• 2) Photographs fire damage and evidence of fire causes and stores evidence in vault.

• 3) Questions persons reporting fires, FIRE FIGHTER, police, and others to obtain information.

• 4) Compiles investigation results, determines probable causes of fire, and reports results to superiors.

• 5) Cooperates with police and insurance companies to investigate reports of fires and stolen flammable materials.

• 6) Swears out warrants for arrest of suspected arsonists.

• 7) Gives testimony in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false fire alarms.

• 8) Investigates false fire alarm in cooperation with police.

• 9) Maintains records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.

• 10) Responds to calls from schools and parents to instruct children in dangers of fires.