Source of fire

Question 1

List 4 examples of timing devices?

Answer 1

(1) Sting attached to an alarm winder click(2) A balance that tips when a leaking vessel shift the the balance to trip the device (3) Incense sticks(4) Electrical timers

Question 2

List 4 examples of trailers?

Answer 2

(1) Kerosene soaked rags(2) wax paper(3) Potato chip bags(4) Liquid accelerant

Question 3

List 4 causes of careless non-intentional fires?

Answer 3

(1) Misuse of electricty(2) Smoking (3) Welding(4) setting off fireworks

Question 4

List 4 causes of fault related fires?

Answer 4

(1) Faulty appliances(2) Chimney fires(3) Extractor fans(4) TV’s left on standby

Question 5

List 4 natural causes of fires?

Answer 5

(1) Lightning(2) Chemical reactions(3) The sun’s rays(4) Pests eating through cables

Question 6

The point of origin is the exact location where…(list three possibilities)

Answer 6

(1) A component failed(2) A fire was lit, or(3) an accidental fire originated.

Question 7

List 4 things that may be considered as evidence of accelerants:

Answer 7

(1) Containers(2) Uneven burning(3) Multiple seats(4) Smell