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[student]

I am looking on how to make fire arson explosive investigations a career.
please provided helpful information.

[Tk_3_Barman]

Do you have a degree?

Have you thought about the ATF?

There are a number of private orginazations in the area the do research, development,design, and investigation as well.

[student]

I am very interested in fire,arson and explosive Investigations but,I have a problem(I think).

I have a misdem. 4th- degree assault-spouse that was amended to a misdem. disorderly conduct - guilty and a few speeding tickets/no insurance.

And a few cold checks that I recently found out about.

My question is I am attempting to correct as much as possible and I still have to obtain my 4-yr. degree can I still become a F>A>E Investigator?

Any advice would be greatly helpful.

Thank you

[bmore]

A lot most likely has to do with where you are and how the jurisdiction handles the position. If the arson side has police powers your probably in trouble. What kinds of problems will the fire dismiss to let you in the department to start with. The other question that comes to mind is: If your called to testify in court all this information is public knowledge. Will defense bring it up to discredit you? These are just my thoughts and questions. Anybody else have any ideas?

[stirnitupp]

Gaining fire service or law enforcement experience in general is usually a plus. Some go through the ranks in their department and end up in investigations. Like Truck 3 Barman said a number of companies provide the service. They are looking for a four year degree, and a lot of them like to see experience in investigations. As for the misdemeanor, it may hurt your chances of getting into the fire service, depending on the department. If you are honest and explain the offense and the circumstances behind they may be forgiving as long as it isn't recent. Don't get any more speeding tickets if you plan to apply (some departments have a two in the last two years max.). A Fire Protection Engineering Degree would be very helpful, as would knowledge of chemistry, electricity, building construction, etc.