ONET Occupations » 33-2021.02

Fire Investigators

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.70)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.52)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.42)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (4.30)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.23)
  6. Research - Data (4.23)
  7. Supervise, manage - People (4.18)
  8. Speak - People (4.16)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.13)
  10. Operate, drive - Things (4.11)
  11. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.06)
  12. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.03)
  13. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.03)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  15. Listen - People (4.00)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  17. Control, expedite things - Things (3.98)
  18. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.91)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  20. Perceive patterns - Data (3.88)
  21. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.83)
  22. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  23. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  24. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  25. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  5. Writing (3.50)
  6. Coordination (3.50)
  7. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  2. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Oral Expression (4.00)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  6. Flexibility of Closure (3.88)
  7. Near Vision (3.88)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  9. Information Ordering (3.62)
  10. Far Vision (3.62)
  11. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  12. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.77)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.70)
  3. Dependability (4.63)
  4. Initiative (4.52)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.52)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.45)
  7. Cooperation (4.38)
  8. Independence (4.33)
  9. Persistence (4.30)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.29)
  11. Self Control (4.25)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.16)
  13. Innovation (4.13)
  14. Leadership (4.06)
  15. Concern for Others (4.03)
  16. Social Orientation (3.65)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.46)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.46)
  3. Getting Information (4.42)
  4. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.41)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.33)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.23)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.18)
  8. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.16)
  9. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.11)
  10. Processing Information (3.98)
  11. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.92)
  12. Training and Teaching Others (3.91)
  13. Performing General Physical Activities (3.86)
  14. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.84)
  15. Analyzing Data or Information (3.83)
  16. Interacting With Computers (3.82)
  17. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.78)
  18. Handling and Moving Objects (3.75)
  19. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.70)
  1. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.46)
  2. Interview Crime Witnesses Or Victims To Obtain Descriptive Information (4.42)
  3. Gather Physical Evidence (4.42)
  4. Read Maps (4.42)
  5. Apprehend Or Arrest Suspect Or Perpetrator Of Criminal Act (4.41)
  6. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (4.23)
  7. Use Arrest, Search, Or Seizure Legal Statutes (4.23)
  8. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.23)
  9. Use Knowledge Of Fire, Building Or Other Codes (4.23)
  10. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.23)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.23)
  12. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.23)
  13. Make Decisions (4.18)
  14. Make Presentations (4.16)
  15. Communicate Technical Information (4.16)
  16. Serve Or Issue Summonses Or Subpoenas (4.16)
  17. Serve Arrest, Search Or Seizure Warrants (4.16)
  18. Compile Information On Findings From Investigation Of Accidents (3.98)
  19. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (3.98)
  20. Investigate Complaints, Disturbances, Or Violations (3.98)
  21. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (3.84)
  22. Analyze Test Data (3.83)
  23. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.83)
  24. Test Materials Or Solutions (3.83)
  25. Determine Fire Causes (3.83)