Not sure if my occupation quite fits this subreddit, but here's to trying. I am a new arson investigator, just coming up on 1 year. I came up through the fire service, not a dedicated forensic science education background. I want to further my education to be a better investigator, and also get promoted to fire marshal. My degree is in political science and economics.....not the most forensic science based fields haha.

If there are other arson investigators around, my question is.... should I pursue a Masters of Fire Science or Masters of Forensics- arson and explosions. Very few fires I investigate result from arson. And rarely do we actually testify in court. I live in a medium size population county in very northwest Washington. We cover about 2500 square miles and 21 fire districts. I feel that either would be beneficial, but want some advice from more experienced investigators. There are three investigators in my office, I have the highest level of education. So there isnt much advice in this area locally.

Thank you much. Cheers!