Cause and Origin

Question 1

If there is evidence a fire may be incendiary in nature, the point of origin should be treated as a ____?

Answer 1

Crime scene

Question 2

It is important to notify the fire investigator if _____ are obstructed?

Answer 2

Doors and means of egress

Question 3

Investigating fires can uncover the crime of arson. Fire investigations can also assist with which of the following?

Answer 3

Changes to building and fire codes, identification of defected products, location where a fire began.

Question 4

Unusual circumstances should be documented and the information relayed to _____?

Answer 4

Chief officer, fire investigator, and person notes.

Question 5

What is a “trailer”?

Answer 5

Anything used to spread the fire, or control direction of travel.

Question 6

What is a valid reason to investigate a fire?

Answer 6

Dangerous practicers, criminal activity, juvenile behavior.

Question 7

What observations should firefighters pass on to investigators?

Answer 7

Location of victims, fire conditions on arrival, vehicles leaving the scene.

Question 8

What type of data is base on observation or experience was is capable of being verified?

Answer 8

Empirical

Question 9

____ can cause damage to the point of origin, causing difficulty for the fire investigator.

Answer 9

Excessive overhaul

Question 10

The city of Boise adopted the 2009 version of international’s fire code through which title of the municipal code?

Answer 10

Title 7

Question 11

The poison emergency hotline is ____?

Answer 11

1-800-222-1222