Fire & Rescue Investigator pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000967
- Class code
- 32000967
- Pay group
- NC13
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Fire & Rescue Investigator is $50,088 to $87,654 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000967.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 03/2022.
What the state says the job is
This is professional work in the Fire & Rescue division of the Department of Insurance where investigators respond to and assist with or determine the origin and cause of incidents involving fires (i.e., structures, vehicle, brush), explosions, hazardous materials, civil disorders, special hazards posed by utilities and hazardous conditions, as well as assist with developing, managing, and presenting training and various programs based on the needs of local fire and rescue jurisdictions.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the techniques, practices, and use of modern technology in conducting and Origin and Cause Investigation. Working knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and NC General Statues relevant to Fire Investigations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, local volunteer fire/rescue squads, municipal fire departments, professional organizations, Law Enforcement agencies, and the public. Ability to react under hazardous conditions created by practical demonstrations of fire and rescue training procedures. Basic knowledge of scheduling, preparing and / or delivering educational sessions related to fire investigations and / or prevention meth ...
Minimum qualifications
Associate degree in fire science or criminal justice or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience conducting and training in fire investigations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Must possess NC or IAAI Certified Fire Investigator or IAAI FIT certification. (IAAI = International Association of Arson Investigators) <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.