NFPA 1033-2014 PDF Download

The NFPA 1033-2014 standard establishes the minimum job performance requirements for individuals involved in fire investigation. This standard applies to both private and public sector fire investigators, covering all types of fire investigations, including outside, vehicle, and non-structural fires.

The standard covers a wide range of topics related to fire investigations, ensuring that investigators are well-equipped to handle various aspects of their work. This includes scene examination, documenting the scene, evidence collection and preservation, interviewing techniques, post-incident investigations, and presenting findings.

Significant changes in the 2014 edition include a requirement for investigators to maintain a minimum level of up-to-date basic knowledge, beyond the high school level, in relevant topics. The list of knowledge criteria has also been expanded to include areas such as fire protection systems, evidence documentation, collection, and preservation, as well as electricity and electrical systems.

The importance of ensuring qualified fire investigators is emphasized in the standard, as their actions and conclusions can have significant legal and economic consequences.