Arson Flashcards
1.2.5
Define : Material arranged to start and feed initial fire . ( candles, matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals and others)
Plants
1.2.4
Define : materials arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy . ( cotton waste, rags, paper, FLUIDS, EXCELSIOUR, waste films and others)
Trailers
1.2.6
Define : gasoline, kerosene, turpentine, alcohol, paint thinner, cut or disconnect gas lines etc
Accelerants
1.2.7
Define: mechanical, chemical, or electrical means to initiate a fire
Ignition device
1.2.8
Define: the clean or unburned area left by stock, furniture, contents , etc covering shelves, floors or other combustible areas
Protected area
4.5
Lividity may show as pink or red skin. It usually starts how soon after death? Completed after how many hours ?
Lividity usually starts 1-2 hours after death and is completed after 3-4 hours
5.3
What is the priority order of collecting evidence at an arson investigation?
- a new can ie a one gallon metal can such as a NEW paint can
- a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid
- a plastic bag can be used in an emergency. It should be new, of heavy gauge and used in pairs. Place both bags in a can or jar
6.7.2
_____________ smoke stains , remote from the point of origin usually indicate a slow fire build up
Heavy
6.7.2
_______________ smoke stains , usually indicate a rapid build up of the fire , little fire damage and are found close to the point of origin.
Light
6.7.3
____________ crazing means intense and rapid heat build up and will be found closer to the point of origin
Small crazing
6.7.3
________________ crazing indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/ or a relatively slow heat build up
Large crazing
6.7.3
What does checkering of glass ( half moon marks) indicate?
Usually results from water being applied to the glass. This indicates the window was still in place when the FFs operated at the job
