Fire Manual 5 Flashcards
SA - What are some examples of electrical causes of fires that can either be deliberate or accidental?
- Heaters and clothing
- Lamp and petrol igniters
- Fallen lamp and combustible material
- Toaster and curtain
- Pot left on element
MC - Should you use your phone or radio around a suspected IED?
No!
MC - What is the distance you should evacuate an IED scene to?
At least 100m.
SA - If an expert needs to the enter the scene before it has been fully examined, what should you do?
- Lay a clean unused roll of plastic or stepping plates to centre of explosion
- Have ESR start swabbing immediately
MC - How should you exhibit items from explosion scene?
Photograph, label and preserve in containers.
Only remove what will assist in investigation, not everything from scene.
SA - What are some things to look for to link a suspect to an explosion scene?
- Fingerprints
- Handwriting
- Footprints
- Items that may be from their house
- Manner in which IED is made
SA - Reconstructive explosions must be carried out only:
- Under O/C scene supervision
- At suitable site
- In conditions as close to the original explosion as possible
- In close association with explosives/scientific advisors
- As scientific test
SA - What are characteristics of an explosion to look for?
- Cratering
- Spread of debris
- Shredding of materials
- Smell
- Overlay of dust
- Shrapnel marks
MC - What is a good consideration to have the IED operator do when making an IED safe?
Have them video record their initial assessment prior to any action.
Can be used evidentially and for briefings.
SA - When using an arson kit, what must you ensure?
- Samples have not been cross contaminated
- Containers are sealed and clearly labelled
- Liquid samples are secure and isolated from other exhibits
- Kit is forwarded as a unit
- Package is correctly addressed
