Wildland Fire Investigator (reference section B.3 for conditions allowing the hiring of this position), INVF

Duties

• Determines point of origin.
• Determines cause of ignition.
• Collects evidence to include testimony, records, documents, objects, etc.
• Preserves evidence.
• Protects the chain of custody.
• Locates and protects general origin area of fire, post guard if necessary.
• Searches for and protects evidence.
• Identifies witnesses.
• Interviews witnesses and other personnel involved with incident, or those with have knowledge that may be useful in the investigation.
• Prepares case reports.
• Provides recommendations.
• Provides documents for court actions, criminal actions, etc.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements -  reference section B.3 for conditions allowing the hiring of this position

• S-130 Basic Firefighter
• S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior
• P-151 Fire Origin and Cause Determination
• P-240 Fire Prevention
• Annual certification as FPO or qualified LEO