Arson Flashcards
1.2.5
Define : Material arranged to start and feed initial fire . ( candles, matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals and others)
Plants
1.2.4
Define : materials arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy . ( cotton waste, rags, paper, fluids, excelsior, waste films and others)
Trailers
1.2.6
Define : gasoline, kerosene, turpentine, alcohol, paint thinner, cut or disconnect gas lines etc
Accelerants
1.2.7
Define: mechanical, chemical, or electrical means to initiate a fire
Ignition device
1.2.8
Define: the clean or unburned area left by stock, furniture, contents , etc covering shelves, floors or other combustible areas
Protected area
4.5
Lividity may show as pink or red skin. It usually starts how soon after death? Completed after how many hours ?
Lividity usually starts 1-2 hours after death and is completed after 3-4 hours
5.3
What is the priority order of collecting evidence at an arson investigation?
- a new can ie a one gallon metal can such as a NEW paint can
- a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid
- a plastic bag can be used in an emergency. It should be new, of heavy gauge and used in pairs. Place both bags in a can or jar
6.7.2
_____________ smoke stains , ______ from the point of origin usually indicate a slow fire build up
Heavy, remote
Heavy-slow-remote
6.7.2
_______________ smoke stains , usually indicate a rapid build up of the fire , little fire damage and are found ______to the point of origin.
Light, close
Light-rapid-close
6.7.3
____________ crazing means intense and rapid heat build up and will be found ______ to the point of origin
Small crazing , closer
Small-rapid-close
6.7.3
________________ crazing indicates ________ from the point of origin and/ or a relatively slow heat build up
Large crazing, remoteness
Large-slow-remote
6.7.3
What does checkering of glass ( half moon marks) indicate?
Usually results from water being applied to the glass. This indicates the window was still in place when the FFs operated at the job
Can the first arriving officer at a possible arson fire designate the fire as incendiary?
No. And incendiary fire is a designation given to a fire, in which the fire marshal has determined through physical examination of the fire scene that the fire was intentionally set by someone
Can the incident commander at a fire designated as suspicious?
Yes. Suspicious is a designation given by the incident commander in which the fire marshal is called to the fire seem to investigate and determine the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire.
Small blistering may indicate
Longer burning and hot fires