Chapter 1

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Emergency management personnel have the responsibility to

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employ a systematic approach toward fire scene analysis, evidence collection and preservation, report generation, and data analysis.

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The information generated by the work of these initial responders

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is crucial to the conduct of an accurate fire investigation.

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BLANK on the other hand, undermine the credibility of statistical data when conducting a fire trend analysis.

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Incomplete scene examination or inaccurate reports

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The credibility of the investigation system rests with the BLANK that seeks to systematically and objectively find the truth by adhering to standard procedures that create a record of the events that lead up to the fire and subsequent investigation.

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proper employment of an investigative methodology

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The cause of fire is the combination of 3 factors:

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The type of fuel ignited
The form and source of the heat of ignition
An act or omission that allowed a fire to start

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Careful BLANK on innocuous-appearing fire events will allow the department to analyze fire experience inside of their jurisdiction.

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investigative procedures and including reports

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BLANK on the scene have the best opportunity to observe the nature and behavior of the fire during suppression operations.

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Firefighters

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A professionally conducted fire investigation should seek to identify the following:

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The point of origin
The cause
Flame, heat and smoke spread characteristics within the structure
Who of what was responsible for the fire
Were unusual hazards or dangerous conditions presented to the firefighters
What corrective actions can be recommended as a result of the investigation

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BLANK are responsible for delivering effective safety and health programs that address potential hazards that erps may encounter

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Organizations

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The level of protection required is determined by BLANK that can be anticipated during the investigation.

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the scene and the hazards

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A minimum level of protection must always be met:

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protection for the head;
eyes,
hands and
feet

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There should be constant vigilance in monitoring the

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atmosphere and the structural conditions.

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It is essential that ERP be trained both to

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recognize the level of hazard present and to use safety equipment properly.

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All bunker coats and trousers should meet the standards set forth in

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NFPA 1971

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Flame retardant coveralls should meet

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NFPA 1975

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BLANK must be one of the first concerns of ERPs

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head protection

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THe most important characteristics of BLANK are the protection they provide against heat or cold penetration and their resistance to cuts, punctures, and liquid permeation.

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gloves

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The particular toxic gases that may be found at fire and explosion sites vary according to four common factors:

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Nature of the combustible,
Rate of heating,
Temperature of the evolved gases,
Oxygen concentration

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These devices are used to test the atmosphere

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Multi-gas personal detector,
Detector tubes,
Combustible gas indicators,
Multi-specific gas detectors,
Radiation detectors

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Three types of harmful radiation

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Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays

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BLANK usually does not penetrate beyond clothing or the outer layer of the skin.

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Alpha particle radiation

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BLANK causes burning on the skin surface and damage to the subsurface skin circulatory system.

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Beta radiation

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BLANK passes through clothing and tissue causing severe, permanent injury to the body.

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Gamma radiation

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A hazardous material as defined by 49 CFR 171.8 is

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A substance or material, including a hazardous substance, that has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and which has been so designated.

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The priority is

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self protection.

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HIV is perhaps the most publicized disease affecting the ERP, however BLANK poses a more significant threat.

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Hepatitis B

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BLANK must be treated as if known to be infectous

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ALL body fluids

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All ways use BLANK when exposed to potentially infectious materials.

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gloves, coveralls, and shoe covers

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The on-scene investigation, while separate from the actual job of mitigation of the fire scene, remains a part of the incident, and therefore falls within the scope of

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incident management

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The ERP must always be aware of two BLANK from any location within the fire ground.

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exits

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BLANK is critical to the safety of all emergency response personnel.

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structural stability

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When interior lighting is necessary, it is usually best provided by

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using portable lights powered by a generator.

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It is very important that flashlights be approved

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for use in a hazardous atmosphere.

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Inspect apparatus fuel storage areas at least BLANK to ensure that leaks have not developed.

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weekly

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BLANK is the process of removing an atmosphere that may be contaminated with toxic by products of combustion.

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ventilation

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It is important to recognize that the crowd that gathers to witness emergency operations may not be composed entirely of

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bystanders

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The addition of the resulting BLANK to an already weakened structure can cause an inexpected collapse resulting in injury or death even hours after the initial fire or explosion.

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dead load

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BLANK should be marked off or barricaded to prevent ERPs from falling and becoming injured.

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hazard areas.

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These locations should be cordoned off using scene or biological hazard tape.

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cesspools, farm manure, drainage ditches

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Many of these practices are mandated by goverment occupational health and safety regulations and may carry such penalties for their breach as fines, imprisonment, and/or exposure to lability.

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safety issues

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When conducting emergency scene operations, BLANK is of primary importance.

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personal safety

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A scene analysis determines

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the level of personal protective equipment necessary to safely begin the origin and cause determination.

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It is essential that all personnel involved with operations at the emergency scene work within the BLANK and stay within a direct chain of command.

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Incident Management System

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All established BLANK must be followed.

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health and safety guidelines

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Blank must also be established and maintained to ensure a safe environment for ERPs.

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Scene security and structural integrity

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ERPs must continually be aware of the inherently dangerous conditions that may pose a threat to their health and safety. These include:

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a terrorist attack or secondary devices involving explosives, biological agents, and weapons of mass destruction.