Origin, Cause and Fire development Flashcards
1
Q
How many stages are there in fire investigation?
A
Seven
2
Q
What are the stages of fire investigation?
A
Understanding the fire investigators responsibility
Receipt of instructions
Examination of the scene
Location, preservation, recovery, packaging, labelling, retrieval and documentation of items of interest
Examination of items retrieved
Chemical analysis (if necessary)
Review and report critical findings
3
Q
Where is initial background information obtained in an investigation?
A
Witness statements
Fire crew information
CCTV footage
Mobile phone footage
4
Q
How does an investigator decide where to concentrate their activities?
A
By assessing and documenting the exterior of a building.
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