Description
NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2022 Edition
NFPA 1033 2022 edition sets the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for anyone serving as a fire investigator in the public or private sector. Certifying bodies and hiring agencies use it to check that investigators are competent, thorough and scientifically grounded.
This edition reorganizes the knowledge requirements and aligns more closely with NFPA 921, the companion guide for fire and explosion investigations.
Requisite knowledge moves to Chapter 4
The “List of 16” requisite knowledge topics moves out of the administrative chapter and into Chapter 4, where it is grouped under Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Fire Scene Safety and Building Systems.
A continuing education requirement
Investigators must now complete and document a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education every 5 years to maintain proficiency.
What is new in the 2022 edition
- Explicit language that the standard applies to all fire investigations, including vehicle, outdoor and other non-structural fires.
- New skills for the recognition, collection and preservation of digital evidence.
- Closer alignment with NFPA 921 for a unified approach to fire analysis.
Book details
- Title: NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
- Edition: 2022
- ISBN-13: 9781455928156
Questions buyers ask
Who uses NFPA 1033?
Certifying bodies, hiring agencies and professionals serving as fire investigators in the public or private sector.
What changed in the 2022 edition?
The requisite knowledge topics moved to Chapter 4, a 40 hour continuing education requirement was added, scope was expanded to non-structural fires, and digital evidence skills were added.
Does NFPA 1033 require continuing education?
Yes. Investigators must document at least 40 hours of continuing education every 5 years.
Does it cover digital evidence?
Yes. The 2022 edition adds skills for recognizing, collecting and preserving digital evidence.
How does it relate to NFPA 921?
This edition aligns more closely with NFPA 921, the Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, for a unified approach to fire analysis.
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