20- 01 Fire Investigations- Fire Fighting

Question 1

What should IC consider when it is safe for investigator to enter a fire scene?

Answer 1

1. air quality
2. environment hazards
3. structural integrity
4. other hazards

Question 2

During off- hours, who acts as IC to assist investigator?

Answer 2

crew captain

Question 3

During normal business hours, who acts as IC?

Answer 3

Ass’t Division Chief of Fire Prevention

Question 4

Who determines if fire crew should remain on scene for safety/ assist w/ scene?

Answer 4

Ass’t Div. Chief of Fire Prevention and on-duty DC

Question 5

What is to be recorded in Fire Reporting as per OFM Occurrece System?

Answer 5

area of origin and cause

Question 6

When is a report generated by PC and forwarded to on-duty Chief and on-call FPO?

Answer 6

when fire loss exceeds $100,000

Question 7

When should personnel complete a Witness Statement?

Answer 7

When fire is under investigation and/ or they note anything unusual

Question 8

Who are Witness Forms forwarded to?

Answer 8

PC

Question 9

What is difference in guideline when requesting Heavy Equipmnt on scene when owner/ agent is absent? (2)

Answer 9

1. Notify On-Duty Chief prior to arranging demo of structure when City resources are to be utilized
2. Contact City Works Dept. to discuss needs for and request equipment.

Question 10

What is to be forwarded to admin for follow-up and billing? (4)

Answer 10

1. address
2. date of occurence
3. occurence number
4. list of resources