335901 - Fire investigator

Determines possible motives for the fire and suspects. Collects and examines evidence to determine the causes of the fire and identifies the place and causes of the fire.

Main activities

* conduct a fire investigation, identify the causes and circumstances of the fire;
* collect and examine evidence, photos, documents related to the fire;
* familiarize with the reports of firefighters, police and other specialists, determine the place and causes of the fire;
* prepare a written report on the results of the fire investigation, which presents facts and conclusions based on scientific and technical arguments;
* apply legal acts if the investigation results show that the fire was caused by criminal action.

Characteristic competences

* analyze and interpret scientific and technical data;
* communicate with other specialists and interested individuals;
* use different investigation tools;
* apply necessary legal principles and procedures;
* prepare a report on the results of the fire investigation.