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are typically the professionals qualified to investigate fires.

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Fire investigators, also known as fire marshals

Question 2

A fire investigator should have the following traits:

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1. Possession of knowledge of investigation techniques
2. He should have an insight of human behavior.
3. He should have a first hand knowledge of the chemistry of fire and its behavior
4. He should be resourceful.

Question 3

is responsible for upholding safety, upholding the law, and keeping their community running safely.

Answer 3

fire marshal

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are required to have previous fire protection experience. One of the most direct ways to gain this experience is to work for a few years as a firefighter.

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Most fire marshals

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can help fire investigator in their understanding of possible causes or reasons for intentionally starting a fire, such as arson.

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Understanding human behavior

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can also assist investigators identify if a fire was set intentionally or accidentally.

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Understanding human behavior

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helps investigators in identifying potential accelerants that may have been utilized to start or fuel a fire.

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Knowledge of fire chemistry

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Fire investigation is complex and unique because of the following reasons:

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● Fire destroys evidence
● If it is Arson, it is planned, motivated and committed discreetly.
● Rarely can there be an eyewitness in Arson

Question 9

can be used to destroy evidence and cover up crimes.

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Fire

Question 10

the deliberate act of setting fire to property with malicious intentions

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Arson

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It is usually a planned and carefully executed crime, motivated by motives such as revenge.

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Arson

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typically prepare their activities ahead of time, deciding on a target and technique of igniting that will allow them to go unnoticed.

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Arsonists

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usually occurs in isolated areas or at night, when there are few witnesses. In order to avoid being discovered, the arsonist may either disguise himself or act quickly before leaving the area.

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Arson

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are usually at the crime scene ahead of the fire investigators. Hence, they are valuable sources of information.

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Firemen

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They are the so-called “Eyes and Ears’’ of the police before, during and after the fire has been placed under control.

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Firemen

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The information taken from firemen may be categorized as:

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● Information attainable or developed prior to the arrival at the scene
● Information available to the firemen at the scene
● Information available during overhaul and thereafter

Question 17

The act or crime of willfully, wrongfully, and unjustifiably setting property on fire often for the purpose of committing fraud.

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Arson

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is a criminal act with penalties imposed (Arts 320-324 of Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.)

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Arson

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The arson investigator must have to inquire on the following

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a) point of origin of fire
b) motives of arsonist
C. prime suspects
D. the telltale signs of arson

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answers the question, “Where and Why did the fire start?”

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origin of the fire

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occurs during the free burning stage of the fire when pyrolytic decomposition moves upward on the walls leaving a burnt pattern.

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fingerprint of fire

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is the result of the nature and material of the surface which contains the fire pattern, affecting the actual shape of the lines of demarcation displayed, or increasing or decreasing the amount of pyrolysis and combustion in different areas.

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Surface effect

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often are considered unusual, since the more natural direction of heat and fire spread is upward.

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Downward penetrations

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• committed on insured property, and the fire is designed to
  provide complete devastation. It is benefiting them.

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Insurance Fraud

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• loss of market value that is out of season, lack of raw materials over supply. This is also one of the main reasons for arson.

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Desire To Dispose Merchandise

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• When revenue is higher than the cost of money.

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Economic Gain

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• Wherein arson is used as a concealment of a crime.

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Concealment of Crime

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• The act of committing arson due to jealousy, hatred, and revenge.

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Punitive Measure

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• Arsonists become saboteurs, strikers, and racketeers with the purpose to intimidate management and employers.

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Intimidation of Economic Disabling

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• A type of impulse control disorder that is characterized by being unable to resist starting fires. A pyromaniac does not run away from fire scenes because they love watching the fire burning.

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Pyromania (psychological factor)

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Types of Pyromania

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Abnormal Youth
Hero Type
Drug addicts and Alcoholics
Sexual deviates and perverts

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• epileptics, imbeciles, and morons.

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Abnormal Youth

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• an individual who sets a building on fire and pretends to discover it, alarming people and making rescue to be labeled as a “——”
  .

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Hero Type

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• Mostly due to hallucination and to achieve satisfaction

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Drug addicts and Alcoholics

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FIre fetish

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Sexual deviates and perverts

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are people who commit crimes by setting fires on a regular basis.

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Serial arsonists

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They may target specific types of structures, such as homes, businesses, or vehicles, and frequently exhibit a distinct pattern or method of operation.

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Serial arsonists

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are people under the age of 18 who intentionally start fires for a variety of reasons, including thrill-seeking, revenge, or attention-seeking behavior.

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Juvenile fire starters

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is required when using matches, lighters, or other ignition
sources.

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Adult supervision

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may also be prime suspects in arson investigations, particularly if the fire occurred at a workplace or business.

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Disgruntled employees or coworkers

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they may have a financial or personal reason to destroy the property.

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owner or occupant

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General techniques to use in the investigation
1. Search of the fire scene for physical evidence:

2. Background study of policyholders, occupants of premises, owner of building or other person having major interest in the fire.
3. Interviews and interrogations of persons who discovered the fire, and the one who turned the first alarm, firemen, and eyewitnesses.
4. Surveillance

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Search of the fire scene for physical evidence:

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a. Protection of the scene
b. Mechanics of search
c. Collection and preservation of evidences
d. Laboratory aids

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are crucial in determining the cause and origin of fires, identifying arson cases, and ensuring public safety.

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Arson investigations

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play essential roles in fire investigations, including initial response, scene security, assistance, and fire prevention efforts.

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Firemen

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examine the fire scene, gather information from witnesses, victims, and other relevant individuals, analyze evidence, and document their findings.

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Investigators