When to Contact Fire Investigator

Question 1

What are 3 main updates to when to contact a fire investigator policy?

Answer 1

1. > $750 placed on vehicles and “other property”
2. No Fire Investigator notified on tent/dumpster/garbage fires unless suspect identified arson spree or value >$750
3. Notification for burn injuries only if “serious”

Question 2

What is required notification to Fire Investigator regarding human burns?

Answer 2

ALL serious burn injuries from an OPEN FLAME.
No electrocutions

Question 3

What is the key to determining if a crime occurred regarding a fire?

Answer 3

The issue of INTENT

Question 4

Serious physical injury is defined as what?

Answer 4

1. Physical injury which creates substantial risk of death
2. Serious or protracted disfigurement
3. Protracted impairment of health
4. Protracted loss/impairment of body organ

Question 5

You can call an investigator for consultation for what situation involving a Fire Alarm or failed Fire Suppression System?

Answer 5

After hours, Fire Watch is required and RP not available

Question 6

Do you have to call an Investigator if you KNOW the cause is ACCIDENTAL on a house/shed/building?

Answer 6

NO

Question 7

SERIAL arson events are defined as:

Answer 7

MULTIPLE fires close in AREA and TIME. suspected to be INTENTIONAL