Fire Investigator – Sr. Consultant - Crawford & Company

Position Summary:

• Candidates must have CFEI certification through NAFI or CFI certification through IAAI.
• Looking for someone with 3-5 years of hands-on experience working in the public and/or private sectors performing fire origin & cause investigations on residential and commercial structures.
• Bonus Opportunities!
• Multiple Employee Discounts!

Certified Fire Investigator / Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFI/CFEI) responsible for analyzing and interpreting fire and explosion scenes.

• Perform all required analysis and work necessary to determine the cause and origin of fires and explosion incidents.
• Convey findings and conclusions to others in a clear and concise manner, typically through written reports.
• Defend opinions in court or litigious settings when necessary.
• Complete required corporate training and development programs.

• Degree or some college coursework is preferred but not required.
• Must have at minimum of CFEI certification through NAFI, CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
• Must meet all the requirements for qualification as a fire investigator per NFPA 1033.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience working in the public and/or private sectors performing fire origin & cause investigations on residential and commercial structures.
• Must have a CFEI certification through NAFI, or CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Must be willing to travel and/or work a flexible schedule during periods of peak demand.
• Must have the willingness to work remotely and from home office.
• Must have employee-provided, high-speed internet that is reliable and accessible at remote office.
• Previous expert testimony or deposition experience highly preferred but not required.
• Must be well organized with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
• Must be able to handle multiple project workload and periods of high stress, especially during times of peak business demand.
• Must be hands on and able to climb ladders and roofs, crawl in tight spaces, etc. as needed to perform investigations.
• Will work projects that are assigned to them unless sufficient hazards are identified utilizing OCI’s/C&C Safety Protocol guidelines.
• Meet all standards for pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm’s guidelines.

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number — it’s a person, a child, a friend. It’s anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community – one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We’re looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com.

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. 

• Our total compensation plans provide each of our employees with far more than just a great salary
• Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence
• Benefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellness
• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

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