B307 Operations Fire Cause Determination Flashcards
In order to preserve the scene and as close to the condition that was found in, try to limit overhaul operations to only those needed to:
Extinguish the fire, prevent extension, or maintain scene Security
What information should be obtained when IC interviews occupants or Witnesses?
- Witness name, address, phone number, date of birth, and DL
- Location of witness at time of event
- Exactly what was seen
- Past problems with Building Systems or appliances
- Insurance information
What will help personnel and identifying multiple areas of origin?
A systematic approach of looking at the scene starting from least burned and working towards most burned
What may help to identify the direction of fire movement?
Basic V patterns
What will help to identify the area of origin as well as multiple areas of origin?
A systematic approach of looking at the scene starting at least burned area and working toward most burned area
What may help to determine the area or POINT of origin?
Comparison of amount of fire damage to structural elements and furnishings
Will a systematic approach of looking at the scene starting from the least burned and working toward the most burned area help to identify the point of origin?
No. It will help to identify the AREA of origin. Comparison of the amount of fire damage to structural elements and furnishings may help to determine the area or POINT of origin
What four things should be evaluated When comparing amount of fire damage to various structural elements and furnishings?
- Basic V patterns
- areas of lowest fire damage and greatest fire damage
- inverted V pattern, distinct poor patterns, and multiple points of origin (intentionally set fire)
- greatest ceiling damage
The Incident Commander should try to rule out what in the area of origin?
all other accidental sources of ignition
