The Evansville Fire Department Investigation unit is comprised of three full-time on shift fire investigators, as well as a Battalion Chief.  

The City of Evansville and other jurisdictions benefit from the expertise of these well-trained and experienced fire investigators. On many occasions the investigators have traveled to other local jurisdictions to assist in complex, large loss and fatal fire investigations. The Investigation unit conducts an average of 250 investigations annually.

The Fire Investigation Unit has the final determination of the origin and cause of the fires that they investigate.  If they determine that a crime has occurred, they work closely with local, state and federal police agencies in investigating the crime. Their work ends when the case is adjudicated in the court system.

Fire Investigation Numbers

The Fire Investigation Unit has completed over 160 fire investigations since January 1, 2024, with a large percentage being conducted in residential structures.

State of the Art Equipment

The Fire Investigation Unit has recently received a digital scanner capable of taking 360-degree photos of scenes to help walk through scenes after we leave.