NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2022 Edition Paperback ISBN: 9781455928156

The 2022 edition of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, defines the essential job performance requirements for fire investigators in both the public and private sectors. This standard is applicable to all fire scenes, including structural, outdoor, and vehicle fires.

To ensure investigators are equipped with the most current expertise, this edition has been significantly updated to align more closely with NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, reflecting their common use together in the field. The requirements have also been clarified and simplified for better understanding and implementation.

Given that the findings of a fire investigator can carry significant legal and financial consequences, this standard is critical for ensuring that personnel are fully qualified to conduct thorough, accurate, and defensible origin and cause determinations.