Questions and Answers
Under what circumstance should a fire investigator be alerted?
Which situation does NOT require notifying a fire investigator?
Which of the following is a reason to involve a fire investigator?
What is the protocol if a vehicle fire is suspected to be more than accidental?
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What should happen when a fire results in a fatality?
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What should the IC do once a fire investigator has been called?
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Which activity is considered acceptable while waiting for the investigator?
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What action should be taken regarding the owner or occupant at the fire scene?
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What must not be done regarding comments to the press or public?
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Under what circumstances should investigators NOT be disturbed?
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What is the recommended procedure if juvenile firesetters are discovered?
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What information will fire investigators collect regarding juvenile firesetters?
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What should be limited during loss control activities?
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What form will the IC or intern give to the investigators?
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After forwarding a JFSI intake form to the JFSI officers how long before they contact the juveniles parents or guardians?
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Study Notes
When to Call for a Fire Investigator
- Fire investigators are essential when evidence suggests a fire may be incendiary.
- Response is required for fire fatalities or civilian burns requiring hospitalization.
- Multiple alarm fires indicate the need for an investigator's presence.
- Confirmed explosions necessitate an investigation to determine cause.
- Any incident involving city property must involve a fire investigator.
- Investigation is warranted when fire cause remains unclear after assessment.
- Previous fire incidents at the same location require investigator involvement.
- All non-accidental vehicle fires should be reported to investigators.
- Tulsa Police Department must be alerted for vehicle stripping or theft incidents related to fires.
Once a Fire Investigator Has Been Called
- Incident Command (IC) must remain on the scene until the investigator arrives.
- Loss control measures should be minimal and focused solely on fire suppression, especially in the origin area.
- The fire scene must be secured to prevent civilian access.
- A management intern may coordinate communications between firefighters and the investigator for better future training.
- A "Field Officer Report" must be prepared and given to the investigator upon arrival.
- The IC should encourage the owner or occupant to stay on-site until the investigator arrives, but must cease questions if the individual becomes a suspect.
- No information regarding origin, cause, evidence, or suspects should be shared with the media or public.
- Investigators should not be interrupted during witness interviews unless absolutely necessary.
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program (JFSI) Procedures
- Fire personnel discovering juvenile firesetters must call for an on-duty investigator.
- Investigators' arrival necessitates that personnel refrain from questioning the juvenile or their guardians.
- While building rapport with the community is encouraged, specific case discussions that could impede the investigation should be avoided.
- Fire investigators use a JFSI Intake Form to gather necessary information and forward it to JFSI Officers.
- JFSI Officers are responsible for contacting the juvenile's guardians within three working days for assessment setup.
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This quiz covers the essential protocols for calling a fire investigator to the scene of a fire. Key indicators such as incendiary evidence, fire fatalities, and explosions will be explored. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for effective fire response and investigation.