Go 32 Fire Reports And Investigations

Front 1

Who shall establish the procedure for investigators assigned to the Fire Prevention Division?

Back 1

the Chief Investigator

Front 2

What determines whether an investigator will respond or not?

Back 2

type of incident and the availability of someone to respond. If possible they will notify if they are able to respond and eta

Front 3

What should the Incident Commander attempt to discover during the extinguishment process?

Back 3

the fire's point of origin and cause

Front 4

Use _______ and ______ when overhauling in the room or area of origin.

Back 4

"discretion" and "care"

Front 5

When the fire cause is suspicious or in doubt ______ overhaul until the investigation is complete.

Back 5

delay

Front 6

Before the investigator arrives the Incident Commander shall obtain ______ information and make a:

Back 6

"report" information and make an estimate of the property and contents value with respect to fire loss.

Front 7

The Incident Commander should call for an investigator when:

Back 7

1. There is a fire death
2. An injury to a firefighter or civilians (requiring transport to hospital)
3. There has been an explosion (even if no fire is found)
4. If a suspected explosive device is found
5. An arrest or detention may result from a set fire or false alarm
6. There is evidence or suspicion of an intentionally set fire or undetermined origin.
7. There is more than one fire in the same area.
8. There are reports of valuables missing
9. Fires set by juveniles who are age 10 or older
10. Fires involving city owned/operated facilities, equipment and vehicles.

Front 8

If there is evidence or suspicion of an intentionally set fire, or the fire is of undetermined origin that steps should the Incident Commander make?

Back 8

1. Do not disturb the fire scene unnecessarily
2. Hold off on overhaul
3. Contact fire investigator through Dispatch

Front 9

T/F - It is okay to use foam on a suspicions fire while waiting for the investigator.

Back 9

False - you can use water to wet down everything if necessary. But don't use foam until it is approves by the investigator.

Front 10

How should the fire investigator be notified/contacted?

Back 10

The Incident Commander (IC) shall contact the investigator through BOEC.

Front 11

T/F - you don't need to restrict the owner, firefighters, media, etc. from the fire scene.

Back 11

False - restrict the entrance of unauthorized persons as much as practical.

Front 12

Prior to leaving the scene coordinate with the investigator to exchange:

Back 12

all pertinent information regarding the incident (names, values, losses).

Front 13

Provide assistance to the investigator with the _________ __________ of the fire debris.

Back 13

"physical overhauling"

Front 14

What happens after a referral is made to the Youth Fire Setting (YFS) Program?

Back 14

A trained youth fire setting specialist will meet with the family and provide necessary services or make appropriate referrals.

Front 15

If a family comes to the station looking for information/assistance regarding youth fire setters what should you do?

Back 15

Refer them to the Youth Fire Setting program by phone or complete the Youth with Fire Worksheet (Form 300.50) which shall be forwarded directly to the Public Education Office.

Front 16

T/F - questions asked of a person on scene are considered custodial and therefore require a person's Miranda rights to be read.

Back 16

False - questions by a firefighter are not considered custodial.

Front 17

In case of a fire death the Incident Commander should notify Dispatch immediately so they can;

Back 17

notify the on-duty Fire Investigator to respond. The primary fire investigator will direct Dispatch to notify the ME.

Front 18

In the case of a fire death, the Incident Commander shall strictly limit the number of firefighting personnel inside to:

Back 18

Only those members with a specific assigned duty.

Front 19

The Incident Commander shall establish a ______ with fireline tape at a minimum of the _______ _______>

Back 19

"perimeter" with fireline tape at a minimum of the property line.

Front 20

T/F - In case of a fire death move the body outside away from the fire as soon as possible.

Back 20

False - do not move the body unless absolutely necessary in order to extinguish the fire. The scene must be treated as a crime scene.

Front 21

Does an Investigator have to respond if a person is burned or injured from any kind of fire event to such an extent that death may result if they they have already been transported to the hospital?

Back 21

Yes- the fire investigator must still investigate. This includes EMS calls for burns from a fire (clothes ignited by cigarette, etc.)

Front 22

Who is responsible for completing a Fire Debris Report 200.94?

Back 22

The first arriving officer upon return to the station

Front 23

When is a Fire Debris Report required?

Back 23

From a fire where debris has been deposited:
1. On streets, sidewalks or other public property, in any amounts.
2. On private property in sufficient quantity to cause a hazard or nuisance to the neighborhood.

Front 24

Where do you send the Fire Debris Report?

Back 24

Bldg. 299/5000 and if it is a weekday during business hours the report should be proceeded by a telephone report to the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, Neighborhood Inspections.

Front 25

Who is responsible for completing the incident system Fire Report (State Form-10)?

Back 25

First-in company officer is responsible for preparing the Incident System Fire Report unless otherwise directed by the Incident Commander.

Front 26

For reporting purposed what is considered a reportable fire?

Back 26

any unexpected, unwanted, or uncontrolled burning of materials.

Front 27

When must a State Fire Report be completed?

Back 27

1. When there has been a reportable fire or explosion, whether or not a loss has occurred.
2. No reportable fire has occurred, but damage has resulted from smoke or heat
3. It is the only means to document an incident, which may result in "proof of loss."
4. An Engine company is sent on a cold fire to take a State Fire Marshal Office report. Our investigators should be notified too.

Front 28

Who can release information and loss findings?

Back 28

The Incident Commander if the Fire Investigator did not respond. Otherwise, it is the Fire Investigators responsibility to release information on cause, loss estimates, etc.

Front 29

Information released to the Media must be coordinated with:

Back 29

Fire Bureau Public Information Officer

Front 30

Are Fire Reports considered public record?

Back 30

Yes - and as such they have certain restrictions.

Front 31

Who is authorized to release the content of Fire Reports?

Back 31

The Fire Marshal, the Chief Investigator, and responsible chief officers are the only persons authorized to reveal content.

Front 32

What information can other officers release?

Back 32

time, place, date, type of alarm, and property involved.

Front 33

Where does the Portland Airport Fire & Rescue send their completed fire reports?

Back 33

To PF&R's Investigations who will facilitate data entry

Front 34

Who is required to furnish photo-copies of non-confidential Fire Bureau records to members of the public?

Back 34

The Fire Marshal, or authorized representative.

Front 35

What must the pubic submit to obtain a copy of a record?

Back 35

a written request and designated fee for the copy.

Front 36

Who do you refer members of the public requesting fire reports too?

Back 36

Fire Report Information Line 503-823-1398. Fire Bureau website has this information too.

Front 37

On mutual aids to an outside fire agency when is PF&R required to do a State Fire Report.

Back 37

only if PF&R is the only respnder

Front 38

If an outside fire agency responds along with PF&R what is PF&R's reporting requirements?

Back 38

Fill out the Responder and Incident tabs within the PF&R Incident System (check no when system asks if a fire report needs to be created).

Front 39

If an outside fire agency (giving mutual aid) respond to a PF&R call and arrives first who does the Fire Report?

Back 39

the first arriving PF&R officer

Front 40

If mutual aid is for a move-up do you have to do a Fire Report?

Back 40

only if you respond to a call while on "move-up" status. Just moving-up does not require a report.

Front 41

The Incident Commander may request ______ ______ reports from personnel who responded to the incident.

Back 41

after action reports

Front 42

Who may conduct a post incident analysis of emergency operations?

Back 42

on-duty Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief.

Front 43

Who will assist the Incident Commander in gathering information to be used for post incident analysis o all third or greater alarms?

Back 43

The Training Section.

Front 44

The Training Officer assigned to assist the Incident Commander will draft an operational diagram including:

Back 44

1. Building(s) involved
2. Streets and intersections
3. Water supply, hydrants, sprinklers, etc.
4. Apparatus Locations
5. Hose and ladder layouts
6. Appliances used

Front 45

The Training Officer will check with the _____ _____ before leaving the scene to make sure they have collected all the data and that it is correct.

Back 45

Incident Commander

Front 46

Operational Diagrams and reports and post incident analysis can be used for

Back 46

third alarms or greater and any other large or unusual emergency operations when requested by the Incident Commander.

Front 47

If a PF&R arrives first on a reportable fire at the airport and then Portland Airport Fire and Rescue Arrives second who completes the State report?

Back 47

Portland Fire & Rescue as normal

Front 48

If PF&R is the sole responder to an incident in Vancouver, Washington that requires a fire report who is responsible?

Back 48

the officer shall obtain necessary information an contact the on-duty investigator from the scene. Portland Fire Investigations will be responsible for relaying this information to Vancouver who will complete the State fire report

Front 49

Who is responsible for providing fore protection toe the airport and surrounding structures?

Back 49

PF&R is ultimately responsible but by mutual aid agreement Portland Airport Fire and Rescue responses to the airport and surrounding areas.