(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Fire Investigators
Job Description
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings. |
100
|
Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them. |
100
|
Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms. |
100
|
Coordinate efforts with other organizations such as law enforcement agencies. |
98
|
Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects. |
97
|
Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion. |
96
|
Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment. |
93
|
Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony. |
91
|
Instruct children about the dangers of fire. |
89
|
Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists. |
76
|
Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints. |
65
|
Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
76
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
74
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
74
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
73
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
71
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
66
|
Processing Information
|
66
|
Getting Information
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
64
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
64
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
64
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
60
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
58
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
58
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
58
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
57
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
56
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
56
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
56
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
53
|
Thinking Creatively
|
51
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
50
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
50
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
50
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
50
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
49
|
Interacting With Computers
|
48
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
44
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
36
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
34
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
34
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
30
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
25
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|