ARSON

Question 1

Natural causes of fire?

Answer 1

Lightening.
The sun rays.
Static electricity.
Chemical reaction

Question 2

What the specialist Fire Investigator and fire investigation Liaison Office discuss H.A.P.I

Answer 2

Handover of the scene
Access to the fire scene
Process for examination and investigation
Identification and collection of evidence at the fire scene

Question 3

In determining the seat of the fire, the SFI (specialist Fire Investigator) will consider:

Answer 3

Wind direction and speed, weather
Witness reports
The colour of the flames and smoke
The direction of spread

Question 4

Carelessness that might result in a fire:

Answer 4

Kids playing with matches or lighters
Ironing
Setting off fireworks
Smoking

Question 5

Common methods of setting fires:

Answer 5

Matches and cigarettes
Electric matches
Trailers
Electrical apparatus

Question 6

Role of Fire Investigation Liaison Officer (FILO)

Answer 6

Attend every fire that result in serious injury or death
Arrange police attendance at fire scene when required
Assist area and district with fire investigation related inquiries
Coordinate fire investigation training for police employees in the area and district

Question 7

What to ask incident controller at the scene

Answer 7

Time and date the call was made and the manner it was received
What appliance attended
What state the fire was in when fire arrived
Whether they thought the fire suspicious and if so why?

Question 8

Evidence of wilful causes of fire

Answer 8

Evidence of explosive
Evidence of accelerants
Evidence of intentional interference
Intentional removal of valuable property

Question 9

What conferences assist with and who attends

IRAPE

Answer 9

Identifying suspects
Reconstructing of a scene
Assessing information obtained
Pending further inquires
Establishing possible motives
ATTENDS
O/C CIB
O/C Investigation
Police photographer
Fingerprint technician / SOCO

Question 10

Power under the fire service Act 1975 – S28

Answer 10

Close roads
Remove people in danger or interfering with operations, use reasonable force necessary
Enter private property when it is on fire or if entry is necessary to perform one’s duty
Do all things necessary to protect life and property

Question 11

Power of authorised person in relation to land, building or structure. Section 42 (1) – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017

Answer 11

Enter and land building or structure
Break into any building or structure that may be on fire or otherwise endangered
Take or send any equipment or machine required into, through or upon any land, building or structure
Remove from any land, building or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered, any flammable, combustible, explosive, or dangerous material
Cause any building or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered to be pulled down of shored up at the time of the emergency or within a reasonable time afterwards

Question 12

How to link a suspect to an arson

Answer 12

Burnt facial skin
Products of combustion on skin
Smell of smoke
Residue of fuel

Question 13

Suspect enquires - Step 5 complete enquires to establish the suspects MMOCC

Answer 13

Motive
Men’s Rea
Opportunity
Connection with the scene and crime
Character, mental background, history, movements, and behaviour

Question 14

Specialist Fire investigator attend and investigate:

Answer 14

Fire where fatalities occur
Fire with serious life-threatening injuries occur
Fire and buildings where fire safety features have failed
Structure fires where cause is suspicious or not determined
Significant fire spread across property boundaries

Question 15

Protective clothing that should be worn at a scene

Answer 15

Helmet
Nose and mouth filter
Overalls
Gloves
Footwear with steel soles and caps

Question 16

People who should be interviewed

Answer 16

Owner/ Occupier of the house
Person who last secured the house
Person who found the fire
Person who gave the alarm
Bystanders
People loitering
Media
Local Police

Question 17

Guarding and controlling a fire scene

Answer 17

Watch for possible suspects
Avoid interference with the scene
Prevent looting
Prevent further fire damage
Preserve evidence

Question 18

Steps to follow in relation to an exhibit at a fire scene

Answer 18

Photograph in situ, label the exhibits and preserve them in containers
Use approved arson kits if available, if not use suitable containers
Take control samples such as: charred timber and ashes or debris from the seat of fire, any accelerant find near the scene, soil from surrounding the area

Question 19

The point of origin in the exact location in which

Answer 19

A component failed
An accidental fire originated
A fire was maliciously lit

Question 20

At the conclusion of the examination you will be able to determine

Answer 20

Seat of fire
Area of origin
Point of origin

Question 21

Where it is difficult to preserve the scene, the investigator must record the scene prior to demolition by:

Answer 21

Photos
Videos
Sketch
Plan

Question 22

Preliminary internal examination

Answer 22

Missing family photos, personal items
Open filing cabinets or missing files
Building area in need of repair
Signs of hardship

Question 23

Detailed internal examination completed by SFI accompanied by Police

Answer 23

Damage to roofing timber
Damages to wall studs
Damage to window skills
Damage to skirting boards

Question 24

External examination takes into account

Answer 24

Yards and outbuilding of the fire affected property
Adjoining premisses which often reveal accelerant, attempts, forced entry, broken window, forced doors
What distance debris was scattered
Nearby alleyways, streets, driveways

Question 25

External examination- the surrounding area may also reveal

Answer 25

Business appears to be struggling
Content of building missing
Accelerant containers
Property rundown

Question 26

External examination- the damaged structure may reveal

Answer 26

Jimmy marks or other signs of forced entry
Burn patterns above doors or windows
Window glass broken before fire was ignited

Question 27

Conduct a preliminary interview with the owner. Find out

Answer 27

When the premises were last secured
Whether he or she knows the cause of fire
Details of any suspects and insurance
Type of business
Actions leading up to the fire

Question 28

Characteristics caused by explosives

Answer 28

Spread of debris
Shedding of materials
Shrapnel marks
Overlays of dust
cratering

Question 29

Initial Action- Fire involving explosives

Answer 29

Do not handle or interference with anything unfamiliar, could be a second device
Don’t use cell phone, portable radios or transmitting device
Evacuate scene for at least 100m, ensure people leave take belonging with them
Consider using explosive detector dog
If IED is located, immediately obtain assistance of an IED operator from the department of labour
Give regular sitrep to comms

Question 30

Intentional fires designed to look like electrical faults

Answer 30

Clothing on heaters
Toaster with nearby curtains
Leaving pit on stove element
Electric urns, bread makers, water heaters, deep fryers and rice cookers

Question 31

Suspects enquires procedure- Step 1, You may identify the suspects by means of:

Answer 31

Media response
Fingerprints
Information from informants and witnesses
Intelligence officer of FILO

Question 32

Suspect enquires procedure- Step 2, Possible suspects may include:

Answer 32

The owner or occupier for insurance fraud
An aggrieved person suffering from jealousy, hatred, rage or a desire for revenge
A pyromaniac
A business competitor to disadvantage a rival

Question 33

Suspect enquires procedure- Step 6, consider a Search Warrant
When executing a search warrant, search suspects:

Answer 33

Clothing, residence, vehicle, and workplace
Evidence could include:
Accelerant
Containers
Ignites
Traces of debris

Question 34

Police responsibilities at a fire scene examination and investigation
Police must:

Answer 34

Conduct criminal investigation and coronial enquiry
Protect, collect and recording of forensic evidence
Collect and remove material from crime scene
Preservation, analysis, and subsequent disposition of any such material is the responsibility of Police

Question 35

Other powers of authorised person- S44 (1) FENZ Act 2017

Answer 35

Shut of water from any main or pipe in order to obtain a greater pressure and supply of water
Close any road or railway in the vicinity of the emergency
Remove any vehicle impeding and use force or break in if necessary
Remove any person who is interfering with operations or is in danger
Shut off or disconnect the supply of gas, fuel, oil or electricity to any building on fire or in the vicinity
Do all the necessary things to preserve life and prevent damage to property and land

Question 36

Providing explosive to commit an offence Section 272, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 36

Knowledge - Defendant must know the substance is in his possession and know it to be an explosive substance

dangerous engine, instrument or thing means a device intended to explode or cause fire or emission of noxious things

Defendant must make the explosive or have it in his possession.
Possession - The defendant must intend the explosive to be used by another person to commit an offence
No need for the defendant to know the ID of person who will use it or the nature of the offence to be committed