
Fire Investigator I (5619)

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At a Glance
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This program allows the participant to challenge the State certification test for Fire Investigator I. |
Employment Opportunities |
Existing firefighters or other public safety personnel can enhance their opportunities for advancement or employment by completing this program.
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Job Outlook |
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Available data combines the positions of Fire Investigator and Fire Inspector. Separate data is not available for Fire Investigator.
Outlook: Decreasing
Growth is estimated to be 0%
Job Openings: 22 estimated annual job openings (0 due to growth and 22 due to replacement)
Employment: 773 were employed in this occupation
Go to FACTS.org highlight Career Planning, click on Florida Choices Planner, click on Jump In, click on Choices Planner, type fire investigator in the box, click on GO, click on fire investigator, click on Money and Outlook.
Choices Planner (Choose Jump in, Choices Planner, Work Tab, click on alphabetical list)
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings:
Average Annual Wage: 50,897
Entry Annual Wage: 36,316
Experienced Annual Wage: 58,198
Entry Hourly Wage: 17.46
Experienced Hourly Wage: 27.98
Average Hourly Wage: 24.47
Earnings depend on experience, skills, responsibilities, organization, and geographic location.
Go to FACTS.org highlight Career Planning, click on Florida Choices Planner, click on Jump In, click on Choices Planner, type fire investigator in the box, click on GO, click on fire investigator, click on Money and Outlook.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Fire investigators should be well organized, analytical, in good physical condition, able to interview others, write accurate and detailed reports, and be a credible witness in court. |
| Career Path Notes |
This training gives the Fire Safety Inspector the necessary training to do fire investigations for their agency. |