Outlook
Job opportunities for fire investigators are expected to grow about as fast as the average for all careers from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL says that "although the number of structural fires occurring across the country has been falling for some time, fire investigators will still be needed to determine the cause of fires and explosions." The most attractive job candidates will have completed some fire science education or have training in criminal investigation (including fire investigation forensic science) and have certification.
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