Forensic Fire and Explosion Investigator

Job overview

The Forensic Fire and Explosion Investigator role is hybrid in the Greater Indianapolis, IN area, with compensation not specified. The role provides technical findings for legal and insurance matters involving fire and explosion losses. The investigator examines incident scenes, evaluates physical evidence and technical systems, and develops defensible conclusions about origin and cause. The work supports litigation, subrogation, fraud assessments, and client decision-making through detailed reports and expert testimony as needed.

What you'll do

• Conduct field investigations to determine fire and explosion origin and cause
• secure sites and preserve evidence
• photograph scenes, interview witnesses, and maintain chain of custody
• analyze debris, burn patterns, structural components, and electrical or mechanical systems
• research applicable codes and standards
• prepare detailed reports
• provide expert testimony as needed
• assist with client training and seminars.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forensic fire and explosion investigator

the third group

indianapolis in

hybrid

fire investigation

origin and cause

evidence management

forensic analysis

expert reports

courtroom testimony

nafi-cfei

up to 50% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• retirement plans
• PTO and holidays
• family leave
• paid training, continuing education assistance, and certification support
• hybrid/work-from-home opportunities.

Why this role

Hybrid office and field role; travel up to 50% locally and regionally, with occasional overnight stays; requires NAFI-CFEI certification and ability to achieve IAAI-CFI within 18 months.

About the employer

The Third Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Testing Laboratories and Services. Sector: 54.