Desired, but not required, certifications include NFPA Firefighter II, Virginia EMT (or equivalent), NFPA Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, FBI HDS, Post-Blast School, USDOT Federal CMV inspector, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-FIT, NAFI-CFEI, DCJS Firearms instructor, VDFP HazMat Ops or Technician, CIA/ATFE Canine Handler, Environmental Investigations, DHCD Advanced Core module, and Reid Technique of Interviewing. Virginia NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator and Virginia Fire Marshal Academy (VFMA) or DCJS equivalent, to include firearms and ASP certification, EVOC III, HazMat Awareness, AHA CPR, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, VCIN, and Virginia DHCD Core (and successfully pass the Civilian Entry for VFMA Schools, if applicable).