Fire Investigation

Question 1

A Fire investigation unit will attend at what PDA’s?

Answer 1

• 4 Pump fires and above.
• Persons Reported.
• Firefighter emergency.
• Fatalities.

Question 2

A Fire investigation unit will be informed when?

Answer 2

• A request for an ambulance at an incident has been
  made where a fire related injury has occurred to a
  member of public.
• Explosions.

Question 3

You must request a fire investigation unit when?

Answer 3

• You cannot find the cause for a primary fire.
• Serious fire related injury/fatality to a MoP.
• A possible re-kindling after a fire previously
  attended by brigade.
• You are refused entry to an incident for the purpose
  fire investigation.

Question 4

What is a HCDD and what is its use?

Answer 4

Hydro carbon detector dog, for rapid search of premises and surrounding area to detect the presence of ignitable liquid or containers.

Question 5

What does FIO stand for?

Answer 5

Fire investigation officer.

Question 6

What does FIU stand for?

Answer 6

Fire investigation unit.

Question 7

What is an RRF1 form and where is it found?

Answer 7

LFB Liaison report form found on all front line appliances.

Question 8

When contacting control to request for an FIU what should you provide if possible?

Answer 8

A telephone number where they can contact you at the incident.