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1
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Section 28 of the Fire Service Act 1975 gives The person in charge of the Fire Services powers to do the following 5 things:

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(1) Enter private property
(2) Close roads
(3) Remove vehicles
(4) Remove people
(5) Do anything reasonably necessary to protect life and property.

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Can police exercise section 28 powers if called upon to do so by a member of the Fire Service in charge?

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Yes, but only if called upon to do so. (The powers are not automatic)

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In the memorandum of understanding, the Fire service will notify police of a fire if:

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(1) it results in serious injury or death
(2) a fire is suspicious

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Fire Investigation Liaison Officer (FILO) have responsibility for: (List 4)

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(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

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List four situations where a Specialist Fire Investigator will be called:

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(1) Fatalities occurs
(2) Serious injury
(3) Suspicious structure-fires
(4) Significant spread across a property boundary
(5) Safety feature failed

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What are the two responsibilities of a
Fire Service Investigation Liaison Officer (FSILO)

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(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.

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Fire scene control, notification, and hand over.
List the 6 stages.

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(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.

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What are the 2 responsibilities of Police at a fire scene?

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(1) conduct the criminal investigation or coronial enquiry
(2) collect, protect and record forensic evidence.

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Fire scene safety.
Investigators often find themselves doing what 2 things?

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(1) searching through unstable structures
(2) excavating the scene to identify the cause of the fire.

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List four hazards at a fire scene?

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(1) debris falling from above
(2) Tripping on debris
(3) Falling into cavities
(4) Inhaling toxic particles

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List 4 examples of timing devices?

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(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

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12
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List 4 examples of trailers?

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(1) Kerosene soaked rags
(2) wax paper
(3) Potato chip bags
(4) Liquid accelerant

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13
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List 4 causes of careless non-intentional fires?

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(1) Misuse of electricty
(2) Smoking
(3) Welding
(4) setting off fireworks

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List 4 causes of fault related fires?

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(1) Faulty appliances
(2) Chimney fires
(3) Extractor fans
(4) TV’s left on standby

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List 4 natural causes of fires?

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(1) Lightning
(2) Chemical reactions
(3) The sun’s rays
(4) Pests eating through cables

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What are the 8 step of initial action at a fire scene?

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(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

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List 4 witnesses who could potentially be interviewed:

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

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List 4 security consideration when securing a scene?

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

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What are the 3 things to consider in scene preservation?

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(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.

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20
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List 4 ways to record a scene prior to demolition:

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

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21
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How should ‘spoil’ be dealt with?

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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.

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22
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A SFI should be present whenever police are required to attend. One or more other personnel should be present. List 4:

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(1) ESR
(2) Photographer
(3) FILO
(4) Insurance assessor

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23
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The point of origin is the exact location where…(list three possibilities)

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(1) A component failed
(2) A fire was lit, or
(3) an accidental fire originated.

24
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External examination takes into account several things (list 4).

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

25
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List 4 things an External examination may reveal:

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

26
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An examination of the structure may reveal evidence, list 3 examples:

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(1) jemmy marks
(2) glass broken before the fire
(3) ‘V’ patterns

27
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List 4 things that are worth noting during a Preliminary Internal Examination:

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(1) Accelerant trails
(2) low stock levels
(3) missing family photographs
(4) separate seats of fire

28
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List 4 things that would be noted in the Detailed Internal Examination with the SFI:

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(1) Glass crazing
(2) spalling
(3) damage to window sills and door edges
(4) under floor inspection

29
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At the conclusion of the SFI investigation he should have determined the follow three things:

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(1) Area of origin
(2) Point of origin
(3) Seat of the fire

30
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At the conclusion of the SFI investigation he should have determined the follow three things:

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(1) Area of origin
(2) Point of origin
(3) Seat of the fire

31
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List 4 things the SFI will consider in determining the seat of the Fire?

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(1) Witness reports
(2) Others experts
(3) Depth of Charing
(4) Presence of starting devices

32
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List 4 things that may be considered as evidence of accelerants:

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(1) Containers
(2) Uneven burning
(3) Multiple seats
(4) Smell

33
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List 4 possible examples of evidence of intentional interference:

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(1) Tampering with alarms or sprinklers
(2) Inconsistencies in burn pattern
(3) Misdirecting fire fighters
(4) Evidence of removal of property

34
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What are the 3 steps when seizing exhibits?

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(1) Photograph in situ
(2) Use approved Arson kits
(3) Take control samples of charred timber, accelerants and soil where possible. Take control samples of in burned areas near the fire.

35
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How are exhibits placed in an exhibit tin?

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As can rust, First place exhibits in a nylon bag that has been sealed by a goose neck fold. Use oven bags if an alternative is required.

36
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List 4 things that should be covered off in an area enquiry:

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(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

37
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Give 4 reasons why a Conference must be held at the scene?

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(1) Reconstruction
(2) Establish motive
(3) Identify suspects
(4) plan further enquiries

38
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List four people who could attend a Conference?

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(1) O/C CIB
(2) Fire Investigation Liaison Officer
(3) Specialist Fire Investigator
(4) SOCO

39
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List four people who could attend a Conference?

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(1) O/C CIB
(2) Fire Investigation Liaison Officer
(3) Specialist Fire Investigator
(4) SOCO

40
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The Conference must be chaired by one of the three following people:

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(1) The Fire Investigation Liaison Officer
(2) The Crime Scene Coordinator
(3) The most senior police officer present

41
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Why is the Conference important?

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It forms the basis of your investigation and your risk assessment.

42
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What happens when decisions are made during the conference?

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They are recorded along with the reasons why they were made.

43
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What happens to the risk assessment?

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It is documented and relayed to all persons.

44
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List two people who should ideally be present when removing a body?

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(1) Pathologist
(2) Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team member.

45
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What is the best way to package a body?

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(1) Bubble wrap
(2) A clearly marked protective box

46
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List the 6 steps of general enquiries (non explosives)?

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(1) Send articles to ESR for analysis
(2) Create Offence Report in NIA
(3) Obtain photos and the report from SFI
(4) Media reports
(5) Interviews
(6) Area canvas

47
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List 4 ways a suspect may be identified:

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(1) Finger prints
(2) informants
(3) media response
(4) Circumstances of the Fire

48
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List the 7 things that must be in your report:

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T(1) Introduction
(2) Information about the property
(3) Circumstances and Events leading up to the fire
(4) Value of damage
(5) Results of investigation
(6) Information on Insurance
(7) Results of general enquiries

49
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What are the 7 normal steps of a Fire investigation?

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(1) Information gathering
(2) Scene examination
(3) Debris examination
(4) Product examination
(5) Analysis and testing
(6) Opinion formulation
(7) Reporting data and opinions

50
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Where an electrical fire could be suspected, what must you record?

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I in your notes, plot the location of the power supply, the meters, switchboard, and any wiring and switch and outlets.

51
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In the case of fires caused by explosive devices, what is the minimum evacuation distance?

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100m

52
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List 4 items contained in the Fire Investigation Arson Kit?

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(1) Tins
(2) Nylon bags
(3) Tissues
(4) pipette
(5) labels
(6) Instruction sheet

53
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How much of the Arson kit gets sent back to ESR (what about the unused portion)?

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All of it gets sent back

54
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What is the rural fire fighter fund?
What needs to have taken place before a fund application is made?

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It is a pool of money to assist rural fire fighters to suppress rural fires. Upon application a full investigation needs to have taken place.

55
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Can you disclose criminal records to other agencies ?

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No (not at unless the suspect is eligible under the Criminal Records Clean Slate Act).

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