Fire Investigator Safety and Health Photovoice Study

October 27, 2025

We often talk about the very important topic of health and safety risks for firefighters, but it is equally as important to discuss those same risks as it pertains to fire investigators.

Fire investigators work to determine a fire’s origin and cause, often entering hazardous environments even after the flames have been extinguished. Due to lingering toxins and contaminants, the investigators are faced with numerous health risks such as respiratory and heart disease, as well as various types of cancer.

In order to better understand these risks, We invite you to participate in the FLARE (Fire Investigators’ Lived Awareness of Risks and Exposures) photovoice study.

What is FLARE?:

• A study exploring health & safety risks faced by fire investigators

Who can Participate?:

• Active Fire Investigators 
• Willingness to complete online surveys

How to Participate?

• Submit 5 health promotion photos & 5 risk-related photos.
• Join a 60-minute interview to discuss your experiences.

Why Join?

• Share insights to improve safety policies.
• Raise awareness of risks & challenges.
• Help shape better workplace guidelines.

To participate, email Dr. Stremousov at [email protected]