Unit 4- Arson Flashcards
What are the three elements of the fire triangle?
Fuel, Heat, Energy
What percent of oxygen is needed to sustain a fire?
16%
What percent of oxygen is found naturally in our environment?
21%
What is a flash point?
The lowest temp something can be heated at to give off vapors when exposed to a flame
A fire starts at the ________________.
Point of origin
What is one example of an accelerant?
Gasoline
What is arson?
A deliberately set fire
What are the eight fire clues?
- PofO
- Char patterns
- Heat shadow
- Color of smoke
- Color of flames
- Chimney effect
- Glass
- V patterns
What is the difference between V and U patterns?
V- fast fire
U- slow fire
What determines the type of material burning in a fire?
Color of smoke
Which indicates the temperature a fire is burning?
Color of flame
What are the seven fire investigation basics?
- Least damaged area
- Notes
- Collect evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Determine PofO
- Determine heat source
- Reasons for fire
What are two reasons that a fire might be intentional?
- Odors
2. Trailers that connect fires
What are the five motives for arson?
- Vandalism
- Crime concealment
- Extremism
- Revenge
- Excitement
What is the difference between a fire and arson investigator?
Both go through fire training but arson investigators are criminal investigators
