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Which organization sets the standards for fire investigation in the United States?
Which organization sets the standards for fire investigation in the United States?
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (correct)
What is the term used to describe the area where a fire or explosion originated?
What is the term used to describe the area where a fire or explosion originated?
- Serial fires
- Spoliation
- Burn patterns
- Area of origin (correct)
What is the term used for devices that are designed to explode or cause damage through an explosive reaction?
What is the term used for devices that are designed to explode or cause damage through an explosive reaction?
- CBRNE
- High explosives (correct)
- Trailers or streamers
- Low explosives
What term is used to refer to improvised explosive devices?
What term is used to refer to improvised explosive devices?
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What is the term used to describe the intentional act of setting fire to property?
What is the term used to describe the intentional act of setting fire to property?
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Fire Investigation Standards
- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets the standards for fire investigation in the United States.
Origin of Fire or Explosion
- The term "area of origin" is used to describe the area where a fire or explosion originated.
Explosive Devices
- Devices designed to explode or cause damage through an explosive reaction are referred to as "incendiary devices".
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
- The term "improvised explosive devices" (IEDs) refers to homemade bombs.
Intentional Acts of Arson
- The term "arson" describes the intentional act of setting fire to property.
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