Career as Fire and Explosion Investigator
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A job as a Fire and Explosion Investigator falls under the broader career category of Fire Investigators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category. We are still seeking more specific information about this career from experts in this field.
Job Profile
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Skills required
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Fire and explosion consultancies
- Fire safety planning offices of local authorities
- Civil engineering and architectural companies
- Chemical/pharmaceutical companies
- Oil and gas industries
- Fire and explosion protection equipment manufacturers
- Government bodies and departments
- Specialist research and testing labs
- Insurance companies
Earnings
- Medium wages 56160$
- Hourly wages 27$
Recruiting Companies
How do I get there?
Option 1:
after +2
Pathway Courses
In Abroad
Where to study?
- Andrews University
- Centennial College
- Dublin City University
- EBS University of Business and Law
- Georgian College
- International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef Bonn
- International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef. Bonn
- IUBH university of applied Sciences
- London Metropolitan University
- Southern Utah University
- Toulouse Business School