pn 399 fire investigation

Question 1

fit are on the pda for?

Answer 1

4 pumps and above
persons reported
firefighter emergency
fatalities at fires

informed at
explosions
fire related injuries to member of public

Question 2

fit must be requested if

Answer 2

> the ic cannot determine the cause of a fire
any serious injury to a member of public
multiple seats of fire
rekindling’s
if ic has been refused entry for investigation purposes

Question 3

if you have a deliberate fire which is obvious what the cause is what do you do?

Answer 3

request police for fire investigation and complete a rrf1 form

Question 4

fit can request

Answer 4

>additional fiu's
>scientific advisor
>assistance from crews
>senior fire safety officer
>reliefs
>specialist appliances
>to be released

Question 5

what can the hydro carbon detector dog do?

Answer 5

conduct a rapid search for target substances

Question 6

if an fiu can not attend an incident some one else will come instead. who and to what?

Answer 6

sfso
>fatal fire
>re-kindlings
>serious fire related firefighter injury
>12 pump + fire

Question 7

on arrival try to note….

Answer 7

>first area involved
>colour of smoke
>reaction when attacked
>any explosions
>unusual odours
>weather conditions
>rapid fire spread
>doors or windows open, forced entry?
>alarms
>suspicious people
>recognise anyone?