OP 3012 Fire Investigator

Question 1

Who is responsible for fire cause investigation?

Answer 1

IC

Question 2

What reasons should investigator be called?

Answer 2

• suspicious activity
• serious injury or loss of life due to a fire
• large loss $50,000 or greater
• potential for cost recovery

Question 3

What things do you want to consider when requesting investigator?

Answer 3

• Scene integrity
• Preserve
• Suspend fire overhaul
• Keep names of fire attack/initial attack as witnesses to what they saw