Q & A Directives 2023 Flashcards
Why was the directive changed?
A) To increase penalties for fire-related offenses
B) To expand the jurisdiction of local fire departments
C) To clarify roles and responsibilities regarding notification procedures
D) To decrease funding for fire investigation services
C
What has changed according to directive 2023-001?
A) Fire departments are no longer required to report fires to the PEOC
B) OFM investigators are now available 24/7 for deployment
C) Fire departments may hire unlicensed security companies for scene security
D) Fire departments must now report all incidents to the media immediately
B
How will the change to timing for OFM fire investigation response impact fire departments?
A) Fire departments are no longer responsible for holding the scene until OFM arrival
B) Fire departments must now hire private investigators for all incidents
C) Fire departments may defer scene security responsibilities to local law enforcement
D) Fire departments are required to hold the scene until OFM arrives or hire third-party security if necessary
D
Can you provide examples of situations which would result in a delayed response regardless of these changes in the directive?
A) Scenes where firefighters are still actively suppressing the fire
B) Scenes where local police have not yet arrived
C) Scenes where OFM investigators are on-site
D) Scenes where a warrant is required by the police
D
Why has “serious injury” been changed to “life-threatening injury”?
A) To reflect a decrease in the severity of injuries
B) To align with changes in medical terminology
C) To reduce reporting requirements for fire departments
D) To clarify the instances when an individual is taken to hospital and expected to be admitted
D
Why has OFMEM changed to OFM?
A) To consolidate government departments
B) To reduce confusion about office responsibilities
C) To shift responsibilities to another ministry
D) To increase funding for emergency management
C
Why have car fires been identified as a footnote?
A) To emphasize their importance in fire investigations
B) To clarify when they will be investigated by the OFM
C) To reduce the number of car fires reported to the PEOC
D) To highlight their role in criminal activities
B
Does Directive 2023-001 provide any discretionary authority for fires and/or explosions suspected of being incendiary (criminal)?
A) Yes, all such incidents must be reported to the OFM
B) No, all incidents suspected of being incendiary must be investigated immediately
C) Yes, discretion may be used in small occurrences already determined by police
D) No, all incendiary incidents must be reported directly to law enforcement
C
Explain why the criteria wording to notify about fires or explosions involving clandestine and marijuana grown operations has changed.
A) To increase penalties for such operations
B) To align with changes in drug enforcement policies
C) To emphasize the role of the OFM in drug-related investigations
D) To reflect the occurrences where the OFM responds to specific types of explosions
D
