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Question 1

Guy steals a car and burns it out?

Answer 1

Liable under section 267(1) (b)

Question 2

What does the definition of explosive Not include?

Answer 2

Fireworks or firearms

Question 3

What constitutes damage by fire?

Answer 3

Heat damage, melting, oxidation and smoke damage may be sufficient and including burning and charring.

Question 4

When must the fire service report a fire to Police?

Answer 4

Fatality, serious injury or suspicious circumstances

Question 5

When conducting a preliminary internal examination, where should you start/begin the examination?

Answer 5

From the least damaged into the most damaged/seat of the fire

Question 6

What must you do when a fire has been started by explosive?

Answer 6

Clear the scene in case a secondary device is present

Question 7

Who must you liaise with at the fire scene?

Answer 7

Fire Service Incident Controller

Question 8

A person can be held criminally liable for recklessness if?

Answer 8

They know or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue or property is likely to be damaged that is the property of another person

Question 9

What is Claim of Right question:

Answer 9

Proprietary or Possessory right in property

Question 10

Exhibits Involving explosives

Answer 10

1. Photograph and label exhibits and preserve in containers

2. With each item identify which should be considered as an exhibit

Question 11

Linking suspect to scene of explosive

Answer 11

1. Fingerprints/Handwriting
2. IED operator may identify signature of offender
3. Items from suspects home that could be used to manufacture a device
4. Seek advice from explosive expert before searching

Question 12

Stages of Systematic examination of scene of fire

Answer 12

1. Prepare and organise staff and equipment, clear areas and set clear areas of responsibility
2. Prepare examination and arrange for site to be examined systematically
3. Examine the exterior of the fire site
4. Conduct detailed internal examination
5. Identify cause of fire

Question 13

Fire scene contamination

Answer 13

1. Scope
2. Cordon
3. Common Approach path

Question 14

Preparing examination

Answer 14

1. Arrange scene to be examined when circumstances allow
2. Scene to be examined systematically
3. Set a coordinated approach
4. Log and document decisions made
5. Conduct risk assessment

Question 15

Examining Scene of Fire Involving explosives

Answer 15

1. Once scene is cleared safe, conduct scene examination.
2. Use video and photographs as they are useful in Court
3. Remember to continually reconstruct
4. Request ESR analyst, ask to bring suitable swabbing material for hands and clothes of any suspects