Tb: Arson

Question 0

The following are reasons for suspicious fires except: a.) it is one In a series of similar fires b.) a threat proceeded the fire c) premises normally found unlocked are found locked d) belongings were removed prior to the fire

Answer 0

C. it should read premises ussually found locked are unlocked

Question 1

What is the designation given to a fire that the fire Marshall’s have deemed to be intentionally set?

Answer 1

Incendiary fire

Question 2

No one but a trained and experienced investigator should interrogate a witness at a fire scene. Always remember to put the names and statements of witnesses on the face of the fire report. T or f (tb 3.21)

Answer 2

F. Never put the names and statements of witnesses on the fire report.

Question 3

A fire line will be established at a fatal fire and arson investigations. Relatives neighbors, the media and members of the dept. shall not cross the fire line without permission from the investigating fire Marshall and/or __________.

Answer 3

The chief of operations 4.1

Question 4

What 2 people determine the cause of death at a fatal fire?

Answer 4

The fire Marshall and the medical examiner. 4.3.1

Question 5

When a dead body is found at a fire the presence of co in the body could indicate death prior to the fire? T or f

Answer 5

F. The absence of co 4.4

Question 6

A dead body is found at the scene of the fire in a defensive position. Does this indicate the person was in a struggle?

Answer 6

No. A pugilistic position is due to the contraction of the muscles that occurs during the fire. 4.6

Question 7

Which do the following containers should we avoid in the collection of evidence at a suspicious fire:

a. a new metal paint can
b. a new plastic container with a tightly fitting lid
c. a glass jar with a tightly fitting lid?

Answer 7

B. try to avoid plastic containers bc vapors may escape through plastic and evidence may be contaminated by the deterioration of the plastic container 5.3.2

Question 8

A fire Marshall isn’t responding to a possible arson job. You should call the photo unit and while you are waiting for photos to be taken, should you begin labeling and marking evidence so it is ready to be photographed when they arrive?

Answer 8

No. Never label, mark, or alter evidence in any way prior to photos. 5.4.1

Question 9

What should be minimized if a fire is thought to be suspicious?

Answer 9

Overhauling 6.3

Question 10

What do we call the area where the fire started?

Answer 10

The point of origin. 6

Question 11

“V “ pattern burns ussually point toward the point of origin. Absence of v pattern burns could mean an accelerant was used. T or f

Answer 11

T 6.5

Question 12

Heavy smoke stains, remote from the point of origin, ussually indicate ( fast/ slow) fire build up.

Answer 12

Slow. 6.7.2

Question 13

Small crazing means intense and rapid heat and will be found( closer to /farther from ) the point of origin.

Answer 13

Closer to. 6.7.3

Question 14

Wood structural members may burn at one inch every _____ minutes.
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45

Answer 14

C. 45. 6.8

Question 15

If a fire burned over a large floor area, what would that indicate?

Answer 15

The fire was started with an accelerant. 6.9

Question 16

What should be minimized if the fire is suspicious?

Answer 16

Overhauling. 7.2

Question 17

A record should be made of the time, location,and circumstances under which evidence is found, the names of witnesses present, the names of all persons having custody of the evidence until it is recovered by ____.

Answer 17

A fire Marshall 7.2

Question 18

What kind of fires share top billing with few others, most notably the report of a DOA?

Answer 18

Commercial incendiary fires. Until the fire Marshall’s arrive no one is to enter without permission from the officer in charge. 8.1