Fire Manual 6

Question 1

SA - What are some examples of a rural fire that would require investigation?

Answer 1

• Suspicious fires
• Multiple fires starting in an area with no apparent reason
• Where rural fire authority intends to claim under rural fire fighting fund
• Where negligence is shown by person/party

Question 2

MC - At a minimum, what would a rural investigation team consist of?

Answer 2

Qualified rural fire investigator and a police investigator.

Question 3

SA - What may the SFI take note in their detailed internal examination?

Answer 3

• Burn patterns
• Spalling
• Damage to wall studs
• Damage to window sills/door edges
• Floor areas burned through
• Soot deposits
• Craze patterns

Question 4

SA - In relation to S88(1)(a)-(c) what is the penalty?

Answer 4

You can arrest without warrant under S88(2) and the penalty includes a term of imprisonment.

Question 5

SA - In relation to S88(1)(d)-(g) what is the penalty?

Answer 5

There is no power of arrest, the penalty is fine only and they can be summonsed.

Question 6

SA - What is the role of an FSILO?

Answer 6

• Arranging SFI attendance at fire scenes requested by police
• Maintaining effective relationships with FILOs

Question 7

SA - What are the four main building materials?

Answer 7

• Timber
• Steel
• Concrete
• Masonry

Question 8

SA - In determining the seat of the fire, the SFI will consider?

Answer 8

• Witness reports
• When they noticed the fire and where they were
• State of fire at that time
• Wind direction/speed
• Direction of spread
• Colour of flames/smoke
• Severity of damage
• Depth of charring
• Presence of starting devices

Question 9

SA - Conferences held during scene exams will help you with?

Answer 9

• Assessing info obtained
• Reconstructing
• Establishing possible motives
• Identifying suspects
• Planning further enquiries

Question 10

SA - Who might attend a conference?

Answer 10

• OC CIB
• OC Investigation
• Scene coordinator
• FILO
• SFI
• Photographer
• SOCO