Fire Investigators & Courts Flashcards
What can fire investigators provide evidence and opinion on?
Are and/or point of origin.
Item(s) first ignited
Viable ignition sources
Contact between ignition source and item ignited
Development and spread
Acts or omissions of people associated with the scene.
How can a timeline of events be determined?
Establishing materials involved
Establishing fuel load available
Assessing the performance of the structure
What data sources may be used during investgation?
Witness information
FRS information
The purpose and activities associated
Drawings and documentation
CCTV recordings
Mobiles phone footage
UAV footage
Social media posts
Fire detection logs
Intruder alarm logs
Alarm remote monitoring logs
BMS logs
Door entry system footage
Events logs of equipment
Comparison of similar structures
What physical evidence can result from an electrical fault?
Electrical arc melt site
Why is it difficult to determine cause of fire from electrical arc melt site?
It may be a consequence of external fire attack
Who should conduct and electrical survey?
Suitably trained, skilled and experienced practitioners
In the early stages fire investigation attempt to establish what?
If the cause was suspicious of accidental.
Who will take primary role at a suspicious fire?
Police
It is common practise for a joint examination of a scene by who?
FRS and Police
Who might Police involve to assist in investigation?
Forensic Scientists
What is a common issue when collecting fire debris for chemical analysis?
Incorrect packaging material
What bags should be used for collected debris for chemical analysis?
Nylon bags
