FULTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING:
FIRE INVESTIGATOR
FULTON COUNTY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED
The Fulton County Emergency Management Office is currently hiring per diem Fire Investigators.
2025 Salary: $25.08/Hour
Typical Work Activities:
Responds to fires at the direction of the Fire Coordinator/Civil Defense Director to investigate the cause and origin of the fire through scientific methods under NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033;
Takes appropriate photographs of the fire scene, makes appropriate sketches or diagrams; examines char and burn patterns; and uses knowledge of factors affecting fire spread and the heat characteristics of various materials;
Secures samples of fire remains and any other evidence from the fire;
Interviews people who may have witnessed the fire, firefighters involved with suppression activities, owners/occupants of the fire property;
Prepares fire investigation reports covering all aspects of each investigation;
Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to Fire Investigation Team operations;
Attend various meetings and trainings;
Performs related duties as required.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma or a high school individual education plan diploma; and
A. Three (3) years of satisfactory experience in firefighting as a paid, full-time employee of a fire department; or
B. Five (5) years of satisfactory experience in interior firefighting as a member in good standing of a volunteer* fire company or department duly organized under the laws of New York State.
*Proof of volunteer status must be submitted with application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
At time of appointment:
Completion of Firefighter I course or equivalent;
Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, and IS 800;
Must have valid NYS Drivers License and maintain throughout employment.
Incumbent will be required to complete the following within 24 months of appointment (may be extended contingent upon course availability):
Completion of 40 hour Introduction to Fire Investigation course;
Completion of 80 hour Fire Investigation course;
Completion of 50 hour field training.
Applications should be filed with the
Fulton County Emergency Management Office
231 North Perry Street
Johnstown NY 12095
(518) 736-5858
They can be found on our website at www.fultoncountyny.gov.