NFPA 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2022 Edition (Paperback)

NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2022 Edition, is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard that defines the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) a fire investigator must meet in both the public and private sectors.

Fire investigators’ conclusions carry legal and financial weight, so the qualifications behind them matter. NFPA 1033 lists what an investigator must be able to do at the scene, in documentation, in analysis, and in reporting and testimony. It applies to every kind of fire investigation, including vehicle and outdoor fires, not only structure fires. Certification bodies and courts refer to it when assessing whether an investigator is qualified.

What's included

• NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2022 edition
• Paperback NFPA print edition
• Job performance requirements for scene examination, documentation, evidence, analysis, and reporting
• Updated to align more closely with NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
• Requirements simplified in this edition for clearer reading and application
• ISBN-13: 9781455928156

Who it's for

Public-sector fire investigators and fire marshals, private investigators working for insurers and law firms, candidates preparing for IAAI-CFI or NAFI certification, and training officers who write investigator job descriptions. Attorneys who examine or cross-examine fire experts also keep a copy to understand what qualifications are expected.

Why this edition

The 2022 edition was reworked so that NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 read as a pair, since investigators use both on nearly every case. Requirements were clarified and simplified for the end user. If your agency, certification program, or expert disclosure references the 2022 edition, this is the document to have on hand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033?

NFPA 921 is a guide to how a fire investigation should be conducted. NFPA 1033 is a standard that defines what a qualified investigator must know and be able to do.

Is NFPA 1033 required for fire investigator certification?

Major certification programs, including the IAAI-CFI, base their requirements on NFPA 1033, so candidates study it directly.

Does this listing include NFPA 921?

No. This is NFPA 1033 alone. NFPA 921 is sold separately and the two are also available together as a bundle.

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