Fire Investigators
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
$75,480
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+6% projected 2024–2034
What They Do
Fire inspectors detect fire hazards, recommend prevention measures, ensure compliance with state and local fire regulations, and investigate causes of fires.
Programs That Prepare You
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Fire Protection(bachelors)Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, IL
$104,017Fire Protection(bachelors)Waldorf University, IA
$97,731Fire Protection(associates)Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH
$91,944Fire Protection(associates)North Shore Community College, MA
$90,948Fire Protection(bachelors)Purdue University Global, IN
$89,622Fire Protection(bachelors)University of Florida-Online, FL
$86,740Fire Protection(bachelors)University of Florida, FL
$86,740Fire Protection(bachelors)Columbia Southern University, AL
$82,718Fire Protection(bachelors)Anna Maria College, MA
$81,637Fire Protection(certificate)Southwestern Illinois College, IL
$77,935Fire Protection(associates)Waldorf University, IA
$76,032Fire Protection(bachelors)Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, OK
$75,503Fire Protection(associates)Columbia Southern University, AL
$75,326Fire Protection(bachelors)American Public University System, WV
$73,302Fire Protection(associates)Purdue University Global, IN
$70,749Fire Protection(bachelors)Fayetteville State University, NC
$67,586Fire Protection(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Gardner-Webb University, NC
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Holy Family University, PA
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Lake Superior State University, MI
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Lewis-Clark State College, ID
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Columbia College, SC
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)East Georgia State College, GA
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$67,102Fire Protection(bachelors)Colorado State University-Fort Collins, CO
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