Lists Flashcards
Section 28 of the Fire Service Act 1975 gives The person in charge of the Fire Services powers to do the following 5 things:
(1) Enter private property
(2) Close roads
(3) Remove vehicles
(4) Remove people
(5) Do anything reasonably necessary to protect life and property.
Can police exercise section 28 powers if called upon to do so by a member of the Fire Service in charge?
Yes, but only if called upon to do so. (The powers are not automatic)
In the memorandum of understanding, the Fire service will notify police of a fire if:
(1) it results in serious injury or death
(2) a fire is suspicious
Fire Investigation Liaison Officer (FILO) have responsibility for: (List 4)
(1) attending every fire that results in serious injury or death
(2) Co-ordinate fire investigations
(3) Co-ordinate fire investigation training
(4) Provide other advice and expertise as required
List four situations where a Specialist Fire Investigator will be called:
(1) Fatalities occurs
(2) Serious injury
(3) Suspicious structure-fires
(4) Significant spread across a property boundary
(5) Safety feature failed
What are the two responsibilities of a
Fire Service Investigation Liaison Officer (FSILO)
(1) Arranging the attendance of a Fire Service Specialist Fire Investigator where requested by Police.
(2) Managing working relationships with Police Investigation Liaison Officers in respective Police districts.
Fire scene control, notification, and hand over.
List the 6 stages.
(1) Fire Service has control while the fire is in progress and threat to life or property exists.
(2) Fire Service will notify Police if deliberately lit, suspicious, fatal or serious injuries.
(3) For scene authority, Police will confer with Incident Controller to confirm handover process.
(4) Fire Service will handover once dangers have been identified, eliminated or minimised.
(5) Multi agency development of an Investigation Plan.
(6) Investigation Plans includes agency roles and processes.
What are the 2 responsibilities of Police at a fire scene?
(1) conduct the criminal investigation or coronial enquiry
(2) collect, protect and record forensic evidence.
Fire scene safety.
Investigators often find themselves doing what 2 things?
(1) searching through unstable structures
(2) excavating the scene to identify the cause of the fire.
List four hazards at a fire scene?
(1) debris falling from above
(2) Tripping on debris
(3) Falling into cavities
(4) Inhaling toxic particles
List 4 examples of timing devices?
(1) Sting attached to an alarm winder click
(2) A balance that tips when a leaking vessel shift the the balance to trip the device
(3) Incense sticks
(4) Electrical timers
List 4 examples of trailers?
(1) Kerosene soaked rags
(2) wax paper
(3) Potato chip bags
(4) Liquid accelerant
List 4 causes of careless non-intentional fires?
(1) Misuse of electricty
(2) Smoking
(3) Welding
(4) setting off fireworks
List 4 causes of fault related fires?
(1) Faulty appliances
(2) Chimney fires
(3) Extractor fans
(4) TV’s left on standby
List 4 natural causes of fires?
(1) Lightning
(2) Chemical reactions
(3) The sun’s rays
(4) Pests eating through cables
What are the 8 step of initial action at a fire scene?
(1) Interview the informant
(2) Secure the scene
(3) Interview the SFI or O/C of first appliance
(4) Interview incident controller
(5) Ensure scene is safe
(6) Hold briefing conference
(7) Enact plan of action
(8) COMMS SITREP
List 4 witnesses who could potentially be interviewed:
(1) The person who raised the alarm
(2) Spectators
(3) Firefighters
(4) Owners
List 4 security consideration when securing a scene?
(1) Scene is not interfered with
(2) Exclude interested parties
(3) Preserving evidence
(4) Prevent Looting
What are the 3 things to consider in scene preservation?
(1) The scope of the area to be preserved
(2) Make cordons as wide as possible
(3) Determine a common approach path, clear corridors first.
List 4 ways to record a scene prior to demolition:
(1) Sketches
(2) Photographs
(3) Plans
(4) Video
How should ‘spoil’ be dealt with?
It should be laid out methodically so it can be re-examined knowing where each pile came from.
This should be done in the warm zone.
A SFI should be present whenever police are required to attend. One or more other personnel should be present. List 4:
(1) ESR
(2) Photographer
(3) FILO
(4) Insurance assessor