About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Consultancy.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Primary Purpose

To assist Fire Investigators and Engineers with fire events to determine origin, cause and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel on behalf of our confidential client.

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What You’ll Do (Essential Functions & Responsibilities)

• Assist Fire Investigators and Engineers in conducting fire scene examinations in a safe and professional manner.
• Secure fire scenes when necessary to prevent spoliation.
• Assist in debris removal and, when needed, reconstruct fire scenes.
• Identify, collect, document, and package evidence for testing and/or storage.
• Photograph and document fire scenes and associated evidence thoroughly.
• Identify and interview witnesses; gather pertinent statements.
• Request and collect public records from fire and police agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients to report investigative progress.
• Conduct research and basic testing as directed.
• Prepare written reports that document findings supported by evidence, testimony, research, and testing.

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Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization’s quality and safety programs.

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Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire/Arson/Explosion Investigation, or related field preferred.
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification required or must be attained within six months of employment.
• IAAI-FIT certification preferred.

Experience

• Entry-level fire investigation role — training will be provided.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• PC literate — comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong teamwork orientation.
• Good judgment, discretion, and ability to meet performance competencies.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Mental

• Clear and conceptual thinking; good judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving and ability to manage work-related stress and deadlines.

Physical

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop and reach/work overhead.
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Auditory/Visual

• Hearing, vision and verbal communication required.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered where applicable.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range for this Lakewood, WA role: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour.
• Full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, and flexible spending/HSA options).
• Entry-level with structured on-the-job training and professional development support.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is supporting the search as a third-party recruiting platform and can provide access to additional matched opportunities.
• This role provides hands-on fire scene experience, certification support, and exposure to forensic investigation best practices.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.