G-NOFM Notification of Investigators Part 2

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What is the primary consideration for notifying TFS Fire Investigations between 0700HRS and 2300HRS?

The time of day the incident occurred

The dollar value of damage caused

The severity of the incident (correct)

The type of occupancy involved

Which of the following incidents would require notification of TFS Fire Investigations?

A fire that is deemed accidental

A fire that results in a fatality (correct)

A small kitchen fire that was quickly extinguished

A fire that only causes minor damage to a residential property

What happens to incidents that occur between 2300HRS and 0700HRS?

They are only notified if a fatality occurs

They are investigated immediately

They are only notified if a serious injury occurs

They are deferred until the next dayshift (correct)

Who can request notification of TFS Fire Investigations at any time?

The Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Chief Officer's attempt to determine if a patient has been admitted to the hospital?

To determine if TFS Fire Investigations should be notified Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for notification of TFS Fire Investigations?

Fires caused by lightning Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a 'large loss fire'?

A fire that results in damage valued at twice the current average residential value Signup and view all the answers

What type of occupancies are considered 'vulnerable'?

Retirement homes, care and treatment occupancies Signup and view all the answers

What should Chief Officers do if they are unable to confirm patient status?

Send an email notification to Fire Investigations Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire is deliberately set with the intent to cause a fire?

Incendiary fire Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the TFS Fire Investigation section in the event of a suspected incendiary fire?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to preserve the scene of an incendiary fire?

Limit overhaul to preserve the scene Signup and view all the answers

When should Incident Commanders request assistance from TFS Fire Prevention Inspectors?

In situations requiring an Order to Close or considered Immediate Threat to Life Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified after hours in the event of an extreme high risk situation?

The TFS Communications Centre Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Guidelines for Fire Investigations

GUIDELINE PART 1 – NOTIFICATION CRITERIA (0700HRS to 2300HRS)

Fires, explosions, or carbon monoxide poisonings resulting in a fatality
Fires, explosions, or carbon monoxide poisonings resulting in a person being transported to hospital
Suspected arsons
Explosions, where the explosion is the primary event
Fires or explosions in vulnerable occupancies (retirement homes, care, and treatment occupancies)
Large loss fires or explosions (twice the current average residential value)
Fires or explosions resulting in unusual smoke spread
Fires or explosions involving circumstances that may result in widespread public concern
Fires or explosions in multi-unit residential occupancies where fire spread beyond the unit of origin
Fires or explosions with suspected fire code violations
Fires or explosions involving clandestine drug operations or marijuana grow operations
Fires or explosions at shelter housing and support hotels and shelters
Any request from the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, On-call Senior Officer, or Division Chief, Fire Investigations

GUIDELINE PART 2 – NOTIFICATION CRITERIA (2300HRS to 0700HRS)

Fires, explosions, or carbon monoxide poisonings resulting in a fatality
Fires, explosions, or carbon monoxide poisonings resulting in a serious injury requiring a person(s) to be admitted to a hospital
Explosions, where the explosion is the primary event
Any request from the Fire Chief, a Deputy Chief, the On-call Senior Officer, or the Division Chief, Fire Investigations
After 2300hrs, Chief Officers should make one (1) attempt to determine if the patient has been admitted to the hospital

GUIDELINE PART 3 – CAUSE DETERMINATION

Incendiary Cause Determination:
- An Incendiary Fire is a fire that is deliberately set with the intent to cause the fire to occur in an area where fire should not be
Incident Commander responsibilities:
- Notifying the TFS Fire Investigation section and requesting a Fire Investigator
- Limiting overhaul to preserve the scene
- Securing the scene and preservation of any evidence
- Ensuring notification of Toronto Police Service for scene and evidence protection
- Ensuring statements from the initial suppression team(s) are completed

GUIDELINE PART 4 – FIRE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE

Incident Commanders shall request TFS Fire Prevention Inspectors assistance for:
- Situations requiring an Order to Close
- Situations considered Immediate Threat to Life (ITL) under Section 15 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA)
After hours, TFS Communications Centre are to be notified that an extreme high-risk situation has been identified
- The on-call Senior Officer will need to be notified
- If necessary, the on-call Senior Officer may notify the standby Fire Investigator and the Deputy Chief of CRR

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This quiz covers the guidelines for notifying TFS Fire Investigations about various fire-related incidents, including fatalities, hospitalizations, suspected arsons, and explosions in vulnerable occupancies.