Fire Cause Investigation MP202.13

Question 1

Who is responsible for determining when a Fire Investigator is needed ?

Answer 1

IC

Question 2

A fire investigation is conducted after fire control and salvage activities are completed, but
before what actions are started?

Answer 2

overhaul

Question 3

Fire Investigator are dispatched to the scene for what

circumstances? (7)

Answer 3

• Fire deaths or serious fire injuries
• All working first alarm or greater structure fires
• Fires for which the cause cannot be determined by Command
• Explosions and bombings
• Requested by The Police Department to respond to known arson fires
• Car, field, or dumpster fires that have an identified lead or suspect in custody
• Attempted arsons

Question 4

Command shall turn over jurisdiction of the fire area to the investigator as soon as possible after the fire is What?

Answer 4

stabilized

Question 5

Evidence is not destroyed in fires except in very rare cases.
What activity presents the greatest potential for damage to evidences?

Answer 5

Overhaul

Question 6

The FD has the legal authority to close the scene entirely, even to who?

Answer 6

property owner