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Question 1

MC - What two things are police responsible for at a fire scene?

Answer 1

criminal investigation, coronial enquiries and undertake responsibility for the protection, collection and recording of forensic evidence.

Question 2

MC - first steps to take a an explosions scene?

Answer 2

evacuate 100m due to potential of second device

Question 3

MC - When must the fire service report a fire to Police?

Answer 3

Fatality, serious injury or suspicious circumstances

Question 4

MC - A person can be held criminally liable for recklessness if?

Answer 4

They know or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue or property is likely to be damaged that is the property of another person

Question 5

MC - When conducting a preliminary internal examination, where should you start/begin the examination?

Answer 5

From the least damaged into the most damaged/seat of the fire

Question 6

MC - Who must you liaise with at the fire scene?

Answer 6

Fire Service Incident Controller

Question 7

MC - What constitutes damage by fire?

Answer 7

Heat damage, melting, oxidation and smoke damage may be sufficient and including burning and charring.

Question 8

SA - What steps to take when doing a SW?

Answer 8

• search suspects clothing, residence, motor vehicle and work place and any other place where evidence may be found, including:
• accelerants, containers, igniters, wick fabric, traces of debris
• photograph evidence in situ before it is seized
• ask for and note suspects explanation regarding evidence
• ascertain physical characteristics of the scene such as burnt facial hair, smell of smoke, residues of fuel or products of combustion on the skin
• ensure all exhibits are seized

Question 9

SA - What are four questions to ask the incident controller?

Answer 9

• time and date of the call and manner in which it was received
• the state of the fire on arrival
• information about building security
• whether they think the fire is suspicious
• their opinions of the informant
• what action has been taken in entering the building and ventilating the fire

Question 10

SA - Characteristics of damage from an explosion?

Answer 10

• cratering
• spread of debris
• shredding of materials
• an overlay of dust
• shrapnel marks
• a smell peculiar to the exploded material

Question 11

SA - How should liquid exhibits be handled?

Answer 11

Uplift residues with a clean dropper pipets and treat them as a liquid sample. Alternatively, absorb them into a tissue and place the tissue in a tin.

Only forward in bottles provided. Ensure tops are tightly fastened. Clean the outside of the bottle and place into polystyrene box.

Question 12

SA - Insurance companies – How can they help?

Answer 12

Insurance companies will either use their own internal or employe external fire investigators to establish he origin and cause of the fire. Consulting with these parties can sometimes benefit the Police investigation. Private investigators are often experienced in fire investigation and may be able to assist with resources.

Question 13

SA - List four electrical ignition sources and techniques?

Answer 13

• heaters and clothing
• electrical lamp and petrol ignitors
• toaster with nearby curtains
• ceiling exhaust fans

Question 14

SA - Section 28 Fire Service Act?

Answer 14

Functions, duties, and powers of Chief Fire Officer - the person in charge of the Fire Service at a fire is charged with the direction of operations. All Police must cooperate with the direction of this person.

Question 15

SA - Difference between a gas explosion and someone setting explosives?

Answer 15

Explosions caused by gas generally cover a wider area than those caused by explosives, and they do not leave a crater. Lighter than air gases such as hydrogen will create an outward blow at the top of a wall, whereas heavier than air gases blow out at the bottom of a wall. There are a number of other tell-tale signs, including the implosion of cabinets, which will be obvious to the expert.

Question 16

SA - Identifying Explosives

Answer 16

Because modern explosive residues are often slight and dissipate rapidly, the O/C scene may need to authorise the expert to enter the centre of the scene before it has been fully examined. In this case;

• Create a part to the centre of the explosion, by laying a clean unused roll of plastic or by using approved stepping plates (this may involve some exhibits being trampled under-foot)
• Have the ESR analyst begin swabbing the area immediately (work outwards from the seat of the fire)
• Vertical sheets of iron adjacent to the blast, such as street signs and fencing, are often good sources of residue
• Ensure that the investigation items used, including tools and so on are all carefully cleaned before use. Discuss the avoidance of cross-contamination with the ESR analyst.

It may also be necessary to remove body parts promptly, before they decompose and animal and insect activity contaminates the scene. The same clean path method should be used.