Arson

Question 1

Section 267(1)(a) crimes act 1961

Answer 1

Arson - danger to life

Intentionally or recklessly

Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive

Any property

Knows OR ought to know danger to life is likely to ensue.

Question 2

Section 267(1)(b) crimes act 1961

Answer 2

Arson - no interest

Intentionally OR recklessly

Without claim of right

Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive.

Any immovable property OR vehicle OR ship OR aircraft in which that person has no interest.

Question 3

Section 267(1)(c) crimes act 1961

Answer 3

Arson - benefit / loss

Intentionally

Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive.

Any immovable property OR vehicle OR ship OR aircraft.

With intent to obtain benefit OR cause loss to any other person

Question 4

Intent definition

Answer 4

Deliberate act and intent to produce a result.

Question 5

R v Collister

Answer 5

Intent may be inferred by

The offenders actions and words before, during and after.

The surrounding circumstances

The nature of the act.

Question 6

Definition recklessly

Answer 6

Consciously and deliberately taking an unjustifiable risk

Question 7

Cameron v R

Answer 7

The defendant knew their actions would bring about the prescribed result. Circumstances existed, and having regard to that risk, those actions were unreasonable.

Question 8

R v Tipple

Answer 8

A deliberate decision to run the risk

Question 9

Definition- without claim of right

Answer 9

A belief at the time of the act in a proprietary or possession right to the property

Question 10

Definition- damages by fire

Answer 10

Burning or charing doesn’t have to be set alight. Melting, blistering of paint or smoke damage will suffice.

Question 11

R v archer - damage

Answer 11

Property may be damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm or permanent or temporary impairment of its use or value.

Question 12

Definition Explosive

Answer 12

Substance or mixture capable of decomposition at a rapid rate that results in an explosion.

Includes gunpowder, dynamite, ammunition etc.

Question 13

When will the fire service notify police

Answer 13

Death
Suspicious
Seriously injury

Question 14

The fire service SFI (specialist fire investigator) will liaise with the police FILO (fire investigator liaison officer) in relation to 4x specific matters. What are they?

Answer 14

Hand over of scene

Access to the fire scene

Process for examination action and investigation

Identification and collection of evidence at the fire scene.

Question 15

What are the police responsibilities at a fire scene and examination

Answer 15

Conduct the criminal investigation or colonial enquire

Undertake responsibility for the protection, collection, and recording of forensic evidence.

Question 16

List the steps for inital action at a suspicious fire scene.

Answer 16

Briefly interview your Informat

Secure and control the scene

Initial interview of the specialist fire investigator (if present) and the O/C of the first fireappliance to attend the scene.

Interview the incident controller at the scene

If the fire is extinguished, ensure the safety of the scene before an initial conference is held with SFI, police. Conduct a preliminary examination of the scene.

If deemed suspicious, then re group and hold a briefing conference.

Confer with other staff and determine a plan of action. Brief and deploy them to.
Guard the scene
Identify and interview witnesses at the scene
Conduct local enquires.

Contact comes and supply a sit rep. Ask for assistance if necessary and the attendance of specialists such as fire investigation liaison officer (FILO) police photographer and fingerprint technician.

Question 17

Who are the three people you should interview on initial action at fire scene.

Answer 17

The informant

Specialist fire investigator (if present) or O/C of the first fire appliance to attend the scene.

Incident controller at the scene

Question 18

Who must you liaise with at the fire scene

Answer 18

Fire service incident controller.

Question 19

At the conclusion of detailed internal exam, sfi can determine

Answer 19

Area of origin
Point of origin
The seat of the fire

Question 20

Evidence of accelerates include

Answer 20

Containers
Traces of debris
Smell
U usually rapid spread or intensity
Uneven burning
Burning under or behind boards where liquid has run through the cracks
Multiple seats of fire

Question 21

Steps to take when dealing with exhibits

Answer 21

Photograph in situ, table, and preserve in containers.

Use approved arson kits if available

Take control samples from:
Charred timber and ashes/debris from the seat of the fire to compare with samples from other areas.

Any accelerates found near the scene

Soil from the surrounding area

Question 22

Steps to take with area enquires

Answer 22

Conduct area enquires for other arson attempts
Conduct preliminary interview of the owner
Not the owners demeanor during preliminary
Complete interviews and obtain formal statements from informant, witnesses and owner
Give your supervisor a sitrep. Be prepared to speak at the scene conference.

Question 23

Conference

Answer 23

Conferences must be held during scene exam to assist with
Assessing info obtained
Reconstructing
Establishing possible motives
Identifying suspects
Planning further enquires.