sog 2021 fire investigations

Question 1

The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) is required to investigate the origin, cause and
circumstances of all fires occurring in St. Lucie County, by which property has been ____ or
______

Answer 1

The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) is required to investigate the origin, cause and
circumstances of all fires occurring in St. Lucie County, by which property has been damaged or
destroyed

Question 2

Property includes _________

Answer 2

Property includes structures, vehicles, recreational vehicles, and marine vessels.

Question 3

An initial origin and cause investigation will be conducted by using information ______

Answer 3

An initial origin and cause investigation will be conducted by using information observed, smelled and
heard upon arrival, as well as the information obtained from crew members, property owner(s),
occupant(s) and/or witnesses.

Question 4

Company Officer Requirements:
Regardless of the amount of property damage, the company officer from ______or the
_______ is required to conduct an initial origin and
cause investigation

Answer 4

Regardless of the amount of property damage, the company officer from the first arriving crew or the
company officer designated by the incident commander is required to conduct an initial origin and
cause investigation

Question 5

However, it is important to note that heavy property damage makes ______and
_____ determination more challenging.

Answer 5

However, it is important to note that heavy property damage makes origin and
cause determination more challenging.

Question 6

If a conclusive origin and cause determination cannot be made by the _______, a certified SLCFD fire investigator shall be requested to determine the origin and cause.

Answer 6

If a conclusive origin and cause determination cannot be made by the
company officer, a certified SLCFD fire investigator shall be requested to determine the origin and
cause.

Question 7

A SLCFD fire investigator shall be REQUESTED if any of the following circumstances exist:
 No determination of origin and cause can be made by the company officer after a careful examination of the fire scene and interviews with the owner(s), occupant(s) and/or witnesses.
 Suspicious fires involving destroyed or damaged property i.e. __________
 All fire related _______.

Answer 7

A SLCFD fire investigator shall be REQUESTED if any of the following circumstances exist:
 No determination of origin and cause can be made by the company officer after a careful examination of the fire scene and interviews with the owner(s), occupant(s) and/or witnesses.
 Suspicious fires involving destroyed or damaged property i.e. structure, vehicle, recreational vehicle or a marine vessel.
 All fire related deaths.

Question 8

When requesting a certified SLCFD fire investigator, please do the following:
 During salvage and overhaul procedures, scene preservation is a priority, and actions must be taken to not disturb evidence.
 Secure all available information from _______

Answer 8

When requesting a certified SLCFD fire investigator, please do the following:
 During salvage and overhaul procedures, scene preservation is a priority, and actions must be taken to not disturb evidence.
 Secure all available information from the owner(s), occupant(s) and/or witnesses

Question 9

SLCFD Fire Marshal Notification:
When the origin and cause of a fire is known, SLCFD fire marshal’s office shall be NOTIFIED via email:
 All fires involving burns that require treatment and/or transport; Documentation must
include all of the following:
________
________
_________

Answer 9

SLCFD Fire Marshal Notification:
When the origin and cause of a fire is known, SLCFD fire marshal’s office shall be NOTIFIED via email:
 All fires involving burns that require treatment and/or transport; Documentation must
include all of the following:
 SLCFD incident number
 Date of fire and/or injury
 Patient name(s)

Question 10

All fires involving a juvenile; Documentation must include all of the following:

Answer 10

SLCFD incident number
 Date of fire
 Parent or guardian’s name
 Juvenile’s name
 Juvenile’s date of birth
 Juvenile’s address 
 Juvenile’s phone numbe