FIRE (Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors) exclusively serves freelance investigative journalists—those who are not formally attached to any newsroom, news site, or outlet.

FIRE provides a suite of customized services to freelance reporters who are planning or developing investigative stories—as well as story grants for select reporters.

Any reporter meeting the criteria would apply for a FIRE Consultancy—a two-hour consultation to meet your specific needs.

FIRE offers three types of consultancies:

• Reporting Consultancy — for editorial support to develop a story
• Legal Consultancy — for contract-related legal assistance to protect yourself and your investigation
• Comprehensive Consultancy — for both of the above.