Area Investigation

Question 1

List 4 witnesses who could potentially be interviewed:

Answer 1

(1) The person who raised the alarm
(2) Spectators
(3) Firefighters
(4) Owners

Question 2

List 4 security consideration when securing a scene?

Answer 2

(1) Scene is not interfered with
(2) Exclude interested parties
(3) Preserving evidence
(4) Prevent Looting

Question 3

What are the 3 things to consider in scene preservation?

Answer 3

(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.

Question 4

List 4 ways to record a scene prior to demolition:

Answer 4

(1) Sketches
(2) Photographs
(3) Plans
(4) Video

Question 5

External examination takes into account several things (list 4).

Answer 5

(1) Adjoining Premises
(2) Distance debris has been scattered
(3) Yards and out building
(4) Alleyways

Question 6

List 4 things an External examination may reveal:

Answer 6

(1) accelerant containers
(2) missing property
(3) business appears to be struggling
(4) property run down

Question 7

List 4 things that should be covered off in an area enquiry:

Answer 7

(1) Speak to other similar premises to see if other Arson attempts have been made
(2) Preliminary interview of the owner.
(3) Note owners demeanour
(4) Provide sitrep to supervisor