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Fire Marshal

New Port Richey, FL · On-site

$114K - $159K/yr

Supervises and performs incendiary fire investigations. Assigns personnel to special duties as deemed necessary. Reviews and approves new commercial construction plans to determine if buildings are ...

Fire Inspector/Investigator

Red Oak, TX · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Fire Opening Date: 06/22/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt Summary Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the inspector/investigator will assist the Fire Marshal in the daily operations of the Community Risk ...

Fire Marshal

Geneva, IL

$108K - $152K/yr

Conduct or supervise fire investigations involving significant loss, injury, or suspicious circumstances. Support emergency operations by responding to major incidents and providing technical ...

Fire Marshal

Geneva, IL · On-site

$108K - $152K/yr

Conduct or supervise fire investigations involving significant loss, injury, or suspicious circumstances. * Support emergency operations by responding to major incidents and providing technical ...

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How much do weekend fire investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend fire investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Fire Investigator vs Part-Time Fire Investigator?

AspectWeekend Fire InvestigatorPart-Time Fire Investigator
CertificationsFire investigation certification, possibly additional weekend-specific trainingSimilar certifications, flexible scheduling
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-call during weekends, field investigationsFlexible hours, may include weekends or weekdays
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, insurance companies, emergency servicesFire departments, private firms, insurance companies

Both roles involve fire scene investigation, requiring similar certifications and work environments. The main difference is that Weekend Fire Investigators primarily work during weekends, while Part-Time Fire Investigators have flexible schedules that may include weekends or weekdays. Both positions serve similar industries and require comparable skills, but scheduling flexibility distinguishes them.

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Fire Investigator - Part Time

Corpartners

Minneapolis, MN

Part-time

Posted 15 hours ago


Job description

Inspiring People - Impactful Experiences

If there was one common theme to describe what our team members get from a career with Envista Forensics, it's: An Experience. Envista prides itself on being One Company/One Team.

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting service, people, and business production- from minor to catastrophic. It's our job to analyze and determine why it happened.

We're always looking for great professionals, in all disciplines and locations - contact us for more information about other opportunities.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is Passionate. You have a genuine passion to problem solve.
  • Is motivated and cultivates innovation. You're driven to be the very best. You challenge yourself to grow and learn every day and are encouraged by other team members.
  • Is collaborative. You're excited to work with others throughout a global organization to help foster a superior workplace and culture. You are constantly thinking of new ways to make Envista successful.
  • Wants to make an impact to drive results. You're looking to do amazing work. You're all about helping our clients both internally and externally.
  • Operates with integrity and instills trust. You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically in everything you do.


Job Description

We have an exciting and highly rewarding part-time Fire & Explosion Investigator opportunity in the Greater Minneapolis area. If you have your CFI, 5 years of practical experience in Fire & Explosion Investigation, enjoy a challenge and have a curious mind this is the opportunity for you.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Investigates & analyzes the origin and cause of fire and explosion events within residential, commercial, and industrial sites per NFPA 921 and 1033.

  • Collects Evidence and Document scenes per NFPA 921 & 1033.

  • Photographs incident site (and records when specifically required/requested) and preserves equipment/components, and stores evidence retrieved from the scene for further evaluation/review pending client's written disposition instructions.

  • Interviews witnesses, to include owner, occupants, tenants, etc. and canvasses neighborhood to identify other potential witnesses to record statements; interviews responding and investigating fire service personnel and other local officials, as to their actions associated with the incident.

  • Identifies, documents, and analyzes compliance with the applicable codes of any installed fire suppression and detection system within a given building or property.

  • Researches failure modes and code requirements as needed and prepares recommendations to present to stakeholders.

  • Prepares accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and letters outlining the cause and origin of the damages to clients. Follows established policies, procedures, and processes in preparing information, exercising sound judgment in applying these to potentially unusual or complicated situations, and submits reports and documents in a timely manner and in accordance with client's standards and expectations.

  • Proactively works with multi-disciplinary teams on large and complex assignments while contributing, as an effective member of the team, assisting co-workers as needed, and learning from colleagues and supervisors.

  • Maintains established relationships with current clients and consultants.

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a fire investigator - a combination of Public and Private sector experience is ideal (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

  • IAAI CFI required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

  • NAFI-CFEI certification

  • Must be bondable and eligible for licensing as a private investigator where so required, some jurisdictions require written testing for licensing.

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Ability to work in catastrophic environments, such as the aftermath of natural disasters, weather events, etc., for an extended period.

  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Experience:

  • Experience with commercial and industrial facilities is desired.

  • Experience working with law firms and insurance companies is a plus.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field is preferred


One Company/One Team is not just one of our 5 Guiding Principles, it's we how separate ourselves from our competitors. We learn together, we win together and through our team members voices, we bring certainty to an uncertain world.

At Envista Forensics, we recognize that our potential team members come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a role. We strive to reflect the communities and clients we serve to drive innovation, excellence, and meaningful work-We want you to bring your authentic self to Envista.If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Envista Forensics embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

EnvistaForensics believes that Veterans arrive with not only translatable skills and technicalexpertisebutin addition comewith the intangibles; leadership and values that we believealign with our 5 Guiding Principles. Simply put, these qualitiesenable oursuccess,soweencourageallGuardsmen, Reservists, and Veteransto considerEnvistaas their next career destination.