OPS 011 Fire Investigation

Question 1

Key Information

What is key to every successful investigation?

Answer 1

Scene preservation

Question 2

Key Information

When is calling an FI appropriate?

Answer 2

• There has been a fatality or serious injury.
• Suspicious nature.
• Significant fire damage or loss.
• Incident considered to be a hate crime.

Question 3

Key Information

“Every Fire scene must be considered a possible crime scene until proven otherwise”,

The scene must be preserved by:-

Answer 3

• Change any jets to spray jets.
• Restricting access, using minimum personnel necessary.
• Turning over as little as possible

Question 4

Key Information
If the incident is considered:
-There has been a fatality or serious injury.
- Suspicious nature.
- Significant fire damage or loss.
- Incident considered to be a hate crime.

Answer 4

• OIC may request an FI via Control.
• HFRS FI dog is normally required for fatal/ serious injury.
• If OIC needs to speak with an FI on telephone can request through Control.

Question 5

Key Information

What is the definition of a “hate crime”.

Answer 5

When a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her social group, usually defined by racial group, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity or political affiliation.