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Policy Quiz #28 Fire-Explosion Cause Investigation

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Fire-Explosion Cause Investigation
Eric Ballard
Quiz by Eric Ballard , updated more than 1 year ago
Eric Ballard
Created by Eric Ballard almost 9 years ago
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Question 1

Question
State statute mandates that “The Chief of the Fire Department in each fire protection district shall investigate or cause to be investigated the cause, origin, and circumstance of every fire occurring within his jurisdiction by which property is destroyed or damaged and, so far as is possible, determine whether the fire was the result of carelessness or design.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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It shall be the responsibility of the ________ to determine the origin, cause and circumstances of all fires and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials or to request an on-call investigator to respond and accept the responsibility of determining the origin, cause and surrounding circumstances.
Answer
  • OCI (on call investigator)
  • IC ( Incident Commander)
  • First due Company Officer
  • Life Safety Bureau

Question 3

Question
It is the responsibility of OCI to provide for fire cause investigation on the following fire-related emergencies: structure fires, explosions, fire code-related situations and of every fire incident causing serious injury/death or property loss/damage.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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When shall fire cause investigation shall occur?
Answer
  • After fire control activities and salvage, and before taking overhaul actions which could hinder the investigation.
  • After overhaul is complete and it has been determined that the IDLH and monitoring have shown a safe environment.
  • Begins when the first arriving unit on scene initiates a size up.
  • Begins when dispatcher/call taker receives the call and takes information.

Question 5

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In addition to one investigation supervisor, how many investigators will be on call at all times to respond to incidents?
Answer
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Depends

Question 6

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For safety purposes at most incidents, two investigators shall respond.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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The IC SHALL consult with and/or request an Investigator for any of the following situations: Select all that apply.
Answer
  • Fire or explosion involving injury or death of a person (including a firefighter), Structure fires involving more than one room.
  • Fire or explosion with large property loss (> $50,000), An explosive / incendiary device has been identified.
  • Another crime may be involved at the scene, A product or piece of equipment may have a defect that caused the fire / explosion.
  • Previous fires at the same address or involving the same individual(s), Fire or explosion involving identified or known juveniles (under the age of 18)
  • All the above

Question 8

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Additional situations when the IC SHALL consult with and/or request an Investigator. Select all that apply.
Answer
  • Fire or explosion where the cause appears to be suspicious, Fire or explosion where the IC cannot identify the origin and cause and accurately document with evidence.
  • Fire or explosion where fire alarm or suppression systems failed to operate properly, Unauthorized release of hazardous materials beyond a single unit response.
  • A fire or building code violation may be involved and poses an immediate threat to life or property. For non-threatening issues the IC shall submit a Life Safety Request for follow-up.
  • A fire or explosion involving heating or electrical equipment, appliances or machinery and automobiles.
  • All the above

Question 9

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The IC is expected to complete the investigation for the following situations:
Answer
  • Determined by the IC to be accidental, medical assist involving electrical accidents and/or minor accidental burn injuries, Vehicle fires originating in the engine while operating, Minor grass, fence, or trash fires with no witnesses or suspects.
  • Arson is suspected, no law enforcement investigators or OCI in not available, fire causes very minor damage or loss.
  • IC determined the cause to be accidental, burn injuries, fatalities present.
  • Grass or fence fires with no witnesses, small fires with no injuries, vehicle fires in the passenger compartment.

Question 10

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Traffic accident fatalities involving fire subsequent to collision are investigated by the appropriate police agency.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

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All reports involving fire shall identify the ignition source, fuel ignited, and circumstances that brought them together.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 12

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Fire investigators can be contacted through Metcom for response to the scene or phone consultation with command ______?
Answer
  • Prior to or during response to assist IC.
  • After incident stabilization.
  • At any time the IC has concerns or needs assistance regarding investigations.
  • All the above

Question 13

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If the incident is determined to be of a minor nature (e.g. accidental with no injuries and slight fire damage) and the cause can be determined easily by IC on scene, what steps are necessary for investigation?
Answer
  • Units on the scene will gather needed information, photograph the scene, and accurately complete the required report in Fire Manager.
  • Metcom will advise only one OCI to call the IC but not respond to the scene. The OCI will provide and ETA to the scene.
  • Pictures and information that the IC on scene gathers is uploaded and emailed to the Life Safety Bureau.
  • All the above

Question 14

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When an investigator is not yet on scene, companies must delay non-essential overhaul and secure the scene until an investigator arrives.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 15

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No other personnel are permitted in the scene (owner, occupant, insurance, etc). IC will turn over jurisdiction of the fire area to the investigator as soon as possible after the incident is stabilized.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 16

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Companies assigned to the ________ should incorporate evidence preservation into their plan to stop the loss.
Answer
  • Loss Control Sector
  • Operations Group
  • Fire Attack Group
  • Ladder/Truck duties for salvage and overhaul.

Question 17

Question
When the IC chooses to request an investigator to conduct the fire / explosion investigation the IC will: notify Metcom to have the OCI paged to respond, secure the scene and deny access, and Protect and preserve any physical evidence.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 18

Question
When the IC chooses to request an investigator to conduct the fire / explosion investigation the IC will: attempt to identify victims and witnesses, have them complete written statements, juveniles contacted shall be documented only by using a Juvenile Contact Card, and Limit overhaul operations to a minimum.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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