Scene Examination Flashcards
1
Q
Interviewing the incident controller - what you need to know?
A
- The time and date of the caller
- Opinion on informant
- The state of fire when FENZ arrived
- What action FENZ have taken
- What alterations made to the scene
- Whether they think fire suspicious
- Details of people or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area
2
Q
Interviewing witnesses - who to follow up with?
A
- Informant
- Fire Fighters
- Occupants
- Employees
- Owners
- Neighbours
- Spectators
- Local Police
- Reporters
- Photographers
*Pretty much EVERYONE.
3
Q
How to preserve a fire scene?
A
- Ensure scene is not interfered with
- Exclusion and control of onlookers
- Preserving evidence
- Prevent looting
4
Q
External examination looks for - 3 things (The adjoining premises, surrounding area and damaged structure)
A
Adjoining premises
- Accelerant containers
- Attempted forced entry
- Broken windows
- Alleyways
- Buildings fire affected
Surrounding area
- Accelerant containers
- Contents of outbuilding missing
- Run down property
- Business appears to be struggling
Damaged structure
- Jemmy marks
- Broken glass
- Burn patterns
5
Q
What is the involved in a Preliminary Internal Examination?
A
- Signs of hardship
- Lack of clothing in wardrobe, drawers
- Riffled premises
- Owner/occupier attitude
- Unusual odors
6
Q
What will a SFI look for when trying to find origin of a fire?
A
- Burn patterns
- Damage to walls, roof timbers
- Damage to windowsills, door edges
- Damage to floor
7
Q
How to be determining the seat of a fire?
A
- Witness reports - when and where they first noticed fire
- Wind direction and speed
- Color of flames and smoke
- Severity of damage
- Reports and opinions of other specialists
