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Fire Investigator I (5619)

At a Glance
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.




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)
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.

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.

PBCC Career Centers Can Assist You:

Currently enrolled students can also log in to the PBCC Online Career Office program http://www.pbcc.edu/career/ (choose student log in) to locate other resources for information on occupations, employment opportunities, and people in the community willing to talk to students about their career.

Contact a Career Center for assistance with your career planning or job search at your campus:

Lake Worth: (561) 868-3066
Palm Beach Gardens: (561) 207-5350
Boca Raton: (561) 862-4325
Belle Glade: (561) 993-1167

Or E-Mail Us careercenter@pbcc.edu If you prefer.




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