20-01

Question 1

The BFES will endeavour to prevent further loss of life and property by fire. This will be achieved in part through?

Answer 1

This will be achieved in part through the proper investigation of the cause and origin of all fires.

Question 2

The IC shall make every effort to

Answer 2

ensure the area of origin and cause of the fire is determined.

Question 3

Compromise safety?

Answer 3

Personnel shall not allow fire investigations to compromise safety.

Question 4

When should fire investigations be performed?

Answer 4

Investigations are to begin as early in the incident as possible provided safety considerations have been addressed.

Question 5

Photographs?

Answer 5

Photos may be taken whenever the IC believes they will be of benefit to the investigation

Question 6

When arson is suspected?

Answer 6

• Secure the scene

- Make notifications as per applicable SOG

Question 7

Overhaul and Undisturbed Evidence

Answer 7

All personnel shall be aware of and attempt to provide any investigator with as much undisturbed evidence as possible. Overhaul of the fire scene should not be initiated until the completion of the fire investigation, other than what is necessary to suppress the fire and prevent further extension.

Question 8

Who should be notified when the scene is under investigation?

Answer 8

When required, Fire Control shall be informed that the scene is under investigation.

Question 9

Determination when the scene is safe to be investigated…

Answer 9

The IC should determine when it is safe for the investigator to enter a scene and commence the cause determination.

Included but not limited to:

• Air Quality
• Environmental Hazards
• Structural integrity
• Any and all other hazards which might jeopardize the investigator’s safety have been identified and addressed

Question 10

Wait for the fire investigator to arrive?

Answer 10

Where possible, the IC shall remain on the scene until the investigator arrives so that all pertinent info can be relayed

Question 11

Scene Security?

Answer 11

The IC shall ensure that the scene is secure and coordinate security with police.

Question 12

Who is allowed on the scene?

Answer 12

ONly authorized personnel as defined by the IC and/or investigator shall be allowed onto the scene

Question 13

When the fire investigation is completed…

Answer 13

The IC shall make every effort to ensure that the structure is secure to guard against unlawful entry.

Question 14

Area of Origin and cause shall be recorder?

Answer 14

in the Fire Reporting as per the OFM Occurrence Reporting System.

Question 15

When will the PC generate a report

Answer 15

A report shall be generated by the Platoon Chief and forwarded to the on-duty Chief and on-call Fire Prevention Officer when a fire loss exceeds $50,000

Question 16

Witness Forms

Answer 16

Any suspicious and/or unusual incident and/or when requested, personnel attending the incident shall complete a Witness Statement form. These forms are to be competed independently by personnel and describe each person’s observations and activities at the incident scene. The completed forms are to be forwarded to the PC and/or DC.

Question 17

read appendix for heavy equip. required.

Answer 17

see appendix