OPM 800

Question 1

FIRE INVESTIGATOR CALL OUT CRITERIA

Answer 1

1. Any fire where the officers on scene cannot determine the cause and origin.
2. Any fire where the cause appears suspicious in nature

Question 2

mandatory notification to the State Fire Marshall shall be made for the following causes.

Answer 2

Any fire with a projected direct dollar loss exceeding $1,000,000.00

2. Any fire involving a civilian death, or injury that is likely to result in death
3. Any fire involving a firefighter death or an injury that is likely to result in death
4. Any fire in which the cause is not readily determined by an initial investigation
5. Any fire involving the suspected failure of a fire suppression or detection system

Question 3

The following examples are indicative of situations where the staff should be notified utilizing: CAD GP1SN

Answer 3

Any confirmed structure fire.
2. Any mass casualty incident (MCI) defined as 5 or more patients.
3. Any Mutual Aid (given or received)
4. Any Special Operations Incident (Haz-Mat, Dive, Technical Rescue)
5. Any incident which will commit the Shift Commander for more than 30
minutes.
6. Any event determined by the on-duty Battalion Chief.

Question 4

The following examples are indicative of situations where the staff should be notified utilizing: MIR3

Answer 4

Any fire incident which results in the death or injury to an occupant.
2. Any employee incident (vehicle accident, employee injury) that involves a
member of SFRD.
3. Any incident likely to generate significant media interest.
4. Vehicle issues requiring a FVS mechanic be called in, or a vehicle needing
a tow.
5. Facility issues/repairs that require immediate attention
6. Any issue determined by the Battalion Chief.
7. Any Incident involving the evacuation/displacement of any person or
entity.