Fire Investigators
Industry Areas
- Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)
- State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)
- Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- 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.
Overall Kind of Work*
Fire inspectors visit and inspect businesses and other places of assembly each year to ensure that these places meet state and local fire codes. These inspectors may also work with developers and ...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 93.71% (40 Hours)
- 6.29% (41-49 Hours)
This data also pertains to Fire Investigators(33-2020)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 24.01% (Private For-Profit)
- 4.28% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 62.06% (State and Local Govt)
- 8.43% (Federal Government)
- 1.22% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Fire Inspectors