Arson Detection Flashcards
_________ are material arranged to spread a fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy and __________ are material arranged to start and feed the initial fire.
(Arson detection)
Trailers
Plants
The IC can designate a fire __________
If there are indications the fire may have been intentionally set and all accidental causes have not been ruled out.
A. Suspicious
B. Incindiary
A
Names of witnesses should be put on the face of fire reports.
T/F
False
Don’t interrogate at the scene let people talk freely
Who can give authorization to allow people to cross fire lines at a fatal fire investigation? (2 answers)
A. Borough commander B. IC if a division chief C. Chief of operations D. Commissioner E. Fire marshal
C. Chief of ops
E. FM
One ff fulfilling a watch line with a hand extinguisher is sufficient to establish FD control of the premises.
T/F
True
PD should be requested to safeguard the ff. Don’t leave PD by themselves
If a marshal is not responding at a suspicious fire who should be requested?
Photo unit
Evidence cannot ever be left in the office. (Arson detection)
T/F
False
It can’t be left in the office unless it is locked up or someone else signs and stays with it.
1._______crazing means intense and rapid heat buildup and will be found closer to the point of origin
2._______crazing indicates remoteness from from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat buildup
(Arson detection-glass)
Small/large
1 small
2 large
Checkering (half moon) would indicate window was in place when FFs operated
Wood structural members may burn___inch(es) every____min
1—45
At a commercial fire, until the FM arrives no one including the building owner may enter the premises unless authorized by_________.
A. PD
B. Officer in charge
C. Photo unit
D. 1st due LCC
B
