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Arson Investigations Flashcards

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Fire investigation liaison officers (FILO) are responsible for:

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  1. Attending every fire that results in serious injury or death.
  2. Co-ordinating fire investigations in their designated district.
  3. Maintaining effective working relationships with the relevant fire service FILO and for service specialist fire and investigators.
  4. Assisting districts with fire investigation related queries.
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Specialist fire investigators

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  1. Fires where fatalities occur.
  2. Fires where serious fire related injuries have occurred.
  3. Structure fires where the cause is suspicious or cannot be determined.
  4. Significant fire spread across a property boundary.
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Natural causes of fire:

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  1. Lightening
  2. The suns rays
  3. Static electricity
  4. Chemical reaction
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What do the specialist fire investigators and fire liaison officers discuss:

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  1. Handover of the scene.
  2. Access to the fire scene.
  3. Process for examination and investigation.
  4. Identification and collection of evidence at the fire scene.
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Carelessness that might result in a fire:

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  1. Fireworks.
  2. Smoking.
  3. Burning rubbish.
  4. Leaving a stove or heater on.
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Faults that can cause fires:

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  1. Appliances.
  2. Electrical wiring.
  3. Chimneys and flues.
  4. Gas pipes and fittings.
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In determining the seat of the fire, the SFI will consider:

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  1. Wind direction, speed and weather.
  2. Witness reports.
  3. The colour of the flames and smoke.
  4. The direction of spread.
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Common methods of setting fires:

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  1. Matches and cigarettes.
  2. Electrical apparatus.
  3. Trailers.
  4. Electric matches.
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What to ask the incident controller at the scene?

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  1. Time and date the call was made and the manner it was received.
  2. The state of the fire when the fire service arrived.
  3. Whether then think the fire is suspicious and why?
  4. Details of people or vehicle acts suspiciously in the vicinity.
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Evidence of willful causes of fire:

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  1. Evidence of explosive.
  2. Evidence of accelerants.
  3. Evidence of intentional interference.
  4. Intentional removal of valuable property.
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Conferences must be held during the scene examination to assist with:

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  1. Assessing information obtained.
  2. Reconstructing.
  3. Establish motives.
  4. Identifying suspects.
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People who attend scene examination conferences:

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  1. O/C CIB.
  2. Crime scene co-ordination.
  3. Fire investigation liaison officer.
  4. Investigating officers.
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Powers under S28 Fire Service Act 1975

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  1. Close roads.
  2. Removed people in danger or interfering with operations, use reasonable force if necessary.
  3. Enter private property when it’s on fire or if entry is necessary to perform one’s duty.
  4. Do all things necessary to protect life and property.
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Power of authorized person in relation to land, building or structure. S42(1) fire and emergency Nz Act 2017

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  1. Enter any land building or structure.
  2. Break into any building or structure that may be on fire or endangered.
  3. Take, or send any equipment or machine required into, through or upon any land, building or structure.
  4. Remove from any land, building or structure that is on fire or otherwise endangered, any flammable, combustible, explosive or dangerous material.
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How to link a suspect to an arson

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  1. Burnt facial skin.
  2. Products of combustion on skin.
  3. Smell of smoke.
  4. Residue of fuel.
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Suspect enquiries -

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  1. Motive.
  2. Men’s rea.
  3. Opportunity.
  4. Connection with the scene and crime.
  5. Character, mental background, history, movements and behavior.
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Protective clothing that should be worn at a scene:

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  1. Helmet.
  2. Nose and mouth filter.
  3. Overalls.
  4. Gloves.
  5. Footwear with steal soles and caps.
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People who should be interviewed:

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  1. Owner/occupier of house.
  2. Person who last secured the house.
  3. Person who found the fire.
  4. Person who gave the alarm.
  5. Bystanders.
  6. Local Police.
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Guarding and controlling a fire scene:

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  1. Watch for possible suspects.
  2. Avoid interference with the scene.
  3. Prevent looting.
  4. Prevent further fire damage.
  5. Preserve evidence.
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Steps to follow in relation to an exhibit at a fire scene:

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  1. Photograph in situ, label the exhibits and preserve them in containers.
  2. Use approved arson kits of available.
  3. Take control of samples such as charred timber and ashes.
21
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The point of origin in the exact location in which:

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  1. A component failed.
  2. An accidental fire originated.
  3. A fire was maliciously lit.
22
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At the conclusion of the examination you will be able to determine:

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  1. Area of origin.
  2. Point of origin.
  3. Start of fire.
23
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Where it is difficult to preserve the scene, the investigator must record the scene prior to demolition by:

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  1. Photos.
  2. Videos.
  3. Sketch.
  4. Plan.
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Preliminary internal examination:

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  1. Missing family photos and personal items.
  2. Open filing cabinets or missing furled.
  3. Building area in need of repair.
  4. Signs of hardship.
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Detained internal examination completed by SFI accompanied by Police:

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  1. Damage to roofing timber.
  2. Damage to wall studs.
  3. Damage to window sills.
  4. Damage to skirting boards.
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External examination takes into account:

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  1. Yards and outbuildings of the fire affected property.
  2. Adjoining premises which of them reveal accelerant, attempts, forced entry, broken windows and fleece doors.
  3. What distance debris were scattered.
  4. Nearby alleyways, streets and driveways.
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External examination - the surrounding area

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  1. Business appears to be struggling.
  2. Content of building missing.
  3. Accelerant containers.
  4. Property rundown.
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External examination - damaged structures

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  1. Jimmy marks or other signs of forced entry.
  2. Burn patterns above doors or windows.
  3. Window glass broken before the fire was ignited.
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Conduct a preliminary interview with the owner:

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  1. When the premises were last secured.
  2. Whether he or she knows the cause of fire.
  3. Details of any suspects and insurance.
  4. Types of business.
  5. Actions leading up to the fire.
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Characteristics caused by explosives:

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  1. Spread of debris.
  2. Shedding of materials.
  3. Shrapnel marks.
  4. Overlays of dust.
  5. Cratering.
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Initial action - fire involving explosives

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  1. Do not handle or interfere with anything unfamiliar.
  2. Do not use a cell phone, portable radios or transmitters.
  3. Evacuate scene for at least 100m.
  4. Consider using explosive dog.
  5. If IED is located, immediately obtain assistance.
32
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Four intentional fires designed to look like electrical faults:

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  1. Clothing on heaters.
  2. Toaster with nearby curtains.
  3. Leaving a pot on a stove element.
  4. Electric urns, bread makers, water heaters, deep fryers and rice cookers.
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Suspects enquiry procedure - step 1, you may identify the suspects by means of:

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  1. Media response.
  2. Fingerprints.
  3. Information from informants and witnesses.
  4. Intelligence officers or FILO
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Suspect enquiry procedures - step 2, possible suspects may include:

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  1. The owner or occupier for insurance fraud.
  2. An aggrieved person suffering from jealousy, hatred, rage or a desire for revenge.
  3. A pyromaniac.
  4. A business competitor to disadvantage a rival.
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Suspects enquiry procedure - step 6, consider a search warrant. When executing a search warrant search suspects:

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  1. Clothing
  2. Residence
  3. Vehicle
  4. Workplace

Evidence could include:
1. Accelerant
2. Containers
3. Ignites
4. Traces of debris

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Police responsibilities at fire scene examination and investigation include:

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  1. Conduct criminal investigation and coronial enquiry.
  2. Protect, collect and recoding of forensic evidence.
  3. Collect and remove material from crime scene.
  4. Preservation, analysis and subsequent disposition of any such material is the responsibility of Police.
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Other poets of authorized persons -
S44(1) FENZ Act 2017

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

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