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Fire Investigators

Fire investigators determine the origin and causes of fires.

There are several ways to investigate a fire. Investigators look for burn patterns. They use "air sampling machines" to detect gases, or use sniffing dogs.

Fire Investigators are in the Law, Public Safety, and Security career cluster and the Emergency and Fire Management Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$31.11 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   2.8%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Work experience (in related occupation) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Photograph fire damage and evidence of the causes of fires.
  • Examine sites and collect evidence about fires or explosions.
  • Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns.
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Job Title Examples:

 Fire Chief,  Fire Inspector, 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.