Forensic Fire Investigator (56307)
Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world, and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional service.
Job Title: Fire Investigator- Forensic Services
Company: U.S. Forensic, LLC/Forte Consulting & Investigations (an ATS Company)
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: We are seeking a Fire Expert located in or willing to support the New England, Long Island, and New York City region.
About U.S. Forensic, LLC: USF assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. Our capabilities include accident reconstruction; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. We cater our services to each client’s unique consulting engineering needs. Our experienced forensic engineers and investigators provide assistance to numerous industries. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional testing, inspection, and calibration capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.
Job Overview: Forte Consulting and Investigations is engaged by the real estate and/or property and casualty insurance industry to provide technical experts to assist with resolving insurance claims. We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator to join our growing multidisciplinary forensic team, providing expert services to insurance companies, legal counsel, and corporate clients. The ideal candidate will conduct Origin and Cause investigations, prepare detailed technical reports, and support litigation through expert testimony when required.
This role requires strong investigative skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate findings to clients, attorneys, and courts. We deliver our product promptly and accurately to grow market share and maintain customer loyalty.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent fire and explosion Origin and Cause investigations in accordance with NFPA 921 and industry best practices.
- Examine fire scenes, collect and preserve evidence, and document findings through photographs, sketches, and notes.
- Analyze fire dynamics, burn patterns, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
- Prepare clear, defensible, and well-supported investigative reports.
- Collaborate with engineers, forensic experts, attorneys, and claims professionals.
- Maintain the chain of customer documentation and ensure evidence integrity.
- Travel to investigative sites as needed, including after-hours or on-call responses.
- Stay current with industry standards, codes, litigation trends, and continuing education requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple active cases and meet utilization expectations.
- Regular travel required (2–3 times per week), including responses up to 6 hours from home, with occasional extended travel as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.