SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

Question 1

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

the IC shall make every effort to ensure

Answer 1

the area of origin and cause of the fire is determined

Question 2

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

personnel shall not allow fire investigations

Answer 2

to compromise safety

Question 3

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

investigations are to begin as ______

Answer 3

early in the incident as possible

Question 4

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

________ may be taken whenever the IC believes they will be of benefit to the investigation

Answer 4

Photographs

Question 5

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

When arson is suspected

Answer 5

secure the scene, make notifications as per applicable SOGs

Question 6

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

All personnel shall attempt to provide the investigator(s) with as much undisturbed evidence assigned possible. when possible overhaul of the fire scene should

Answer 6

not be initiated until the completion of the fire investigation, other then what is necessary to suppress the fire and prevent further loss

Question 7

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

when required fire control shall be

Answer 7

notified that the scene is under investigation

Question 8

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

the IC should determine when it is safe for the investigator to enter a scene and commence cause determination, includes but is not limited to

Answer 8

• air quality
• environment hazards
• structural integrity
• all other hazards who might jeopardize the investigators safety and have been identified and addressed

Question 9

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

Where possible, the IC shall remain on the scene until

Answer 9

the investigator arrives so that all pertinent information can be relayed

Question 10

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

during nights, weekends, and holidays a crew will be assigned to assist the investigator. The crew Captain will act as the IC until the investigation is complete. during normal business hours on weekdays, an

Answer 10

assistant division chief of prevention will respond to assume command from crew captain

Question 11

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

When the assistant division chief of prevention arrives on scene they will lose with the on-duty DC to determine

Answer 11

if a fire crew should remain on scene for safety and/or to assist with the scene

Question 12

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

The IC should ensure that the scene is secured and

Answer 12

coordinate security with police

Question 13

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

Only authorized personnel as defined by the IC and/or investigator shall shall be

Answer 13

allowed on scene

Question 14

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

post fire investigations- the IC shall make every effort to ensure that the structure is

Answer 14

secure to guard against unlawful entry

Question 15

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

post fire investigations- _______ and _______ shall be recorded in fire reporting as per the OFM Occurrence reporting system

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area of origin and cause

Question 16

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

post fire investigations- a report shall be generated by the platoon chief and forwarded to the on-duty chief and on-call fire prevention officer when a fire loss exceeds

Answer 16

$100,000.00

Question 17

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

post fire investigations- Personnel shall completed a witness statement if the fire

Answer 17

is under investigation and/or they note anything unusual or suspicious, or if requested, these forms are to be completed independently by personnel and describe each person’s observations and activities at the incident scene. the completed forms are to be forwarded to the PC

Question 18

SOG 20-01 Fire investigations- fire fighting

the on-duty chief should be notified

Answer 18

prior to arranging for the demolition of structure when City resources are to be utilized