Master 30 Fire Investigator interview questions covering scene analysis, evidence collection, and investigative methodology.
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to see how you stay up to date on the latest trends and techniques used by Fire Investigators. There are publications, webinars, conferences, podcasts, in-person training, and continuing education courses offering Fire Investigators training on the latest issues and techniques in the industry. The interviewer wants to see that you take your profession seriously by staying current on the latest trends.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
When responding to this question, focus on describing all of the different ways you stay current in your industry. The more methods you have to keep up-to-date on the latest issues confronting Fire Investigators, the better.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Avoid saying you do not stay current on the latest trends. There are many different avenues available to keep current on the latest trends, and the interviewer wants to hear that you take advantage of the information that is out there. If you do not follow the industry trends, the interviewer will determine that you lack the passion and motivation to improve your knowledge as a Fire Investigator.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am a member of the National Association of Fire Investigators and the International Association of Arson Investigations and attend their annual seminars. They have workshops about the latest insurance scams, the fundamentals of fire investigations, forensic photography, and how to provide testimony and become an expert witness. They also have webinars throughout the year where highly respected experts in the industry present the latest trends and techniques used by Fire Investigators."

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