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List the criteria for Fire Investigation Officer attendance/notification. |
SSCM40DA - second alarm (A and B risk) - at request of SAPOL - at request of CFS - at request of MFS IC - where damage exceeds $40,000 then FAO notifies on call Fire Investigator. A decision on FC to attend will be made after consultation - all fires involving death/serious injury - at request of On Call ACFO |
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What are the 3 categories of Fire Investigation? |
Category 1 Non suspicious building fires under $40,000 damage - MFS conducts primary and secondary investigation
Category 2 Suspicious building fires under $40,000 damage - MFS FAO conduct primary investigation / scene security and SP131 - secondary investigation liaise with SAPOL
Category 3 Building fires over $40,000 damage, death or serious injury - request FCI through Commcen - MFS FAO conduct primary investigation / scene security and SP 131 - MFS / SAPOL (FCI) conducts secondary investigation
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What does a Primary Investigation involve? |
PIEI
Preserving the scene - secure prems from unauthorised and unnecessary entry and disturbance
Interviewing witnesses - obtain all possible information regarding the fire from owners / occupiers / bystanders / firefighters etc
Exterior examination - attempt to ID fuel loads Search for security breaches / anything unusual or suspicious / at conclusion areas of most and least damage should be identified
Interior examination - if possible entry at area of least damage and start from there and work towards area of greatest damage indicating longer more fierce burning - attempt to ID fuel loads and account for damage - low burns are systematically sought, making sure lowest level is located - observe for ‘V’ patterns on vertical surfaces - observe for severe overhead damage - in low fire load areas the lowest point of burning below most severe overhead damage, adjacent to ‘V’ patterns, may be precise point of origin - category 1 investigation is complete when room or area of origin is identified, possible/probable cause established and documentation is complete. Depending on circumstances a secondary investigation may be conducted for possible/probable cause |
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What does a secondary investigation involve? |
Confirming cause of fire in area/room of origin by conducting any necessary overhaul. Attempt to find source ignition, the fuel load and how they came together. |
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What are the 6 steps to scene preservation? |
DHTOSA - Do not disturb any more than necessary - Get the hazard tape up and police it - Do not turn over - Do not overhaul - Do not salvage - DO NOT ADMIT |
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What do FAOs need to do when waiting for FCI to attend? |
- secure premises - protect evidence - conduct interviews - record details on SP131 - remain in attendance |
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