SOP 414 Fire Investigation

Question 1

Who’s responsibility is it to determine origin and cause at every fire and explosion incident?

Answer 1

The Incident commander

Question 2

The Incident commander shall request the on duty investigator on what?

Answer 2

• Any incident involving a fire or explosion where a civilian or firefighter has been injured or killed
• Any significant fire or explosion where the incident complexity dictates the need for additional investigative resources
• Any fire or explosion where the cause cannot be determined by the incident commander or is believed to be caused by an intentional act
• Any dumpster, wild land or miscellaneous fire where the fire was intentionally set and suspect information is available
• Malicious false alarms where suspect information is available
• Malicious tampering or damage to a fire detection or suppression system

Question 3

Who completes all fields under the “Fire Tab” when the IC investigates the origin and cause of a fire?

Answer 3

The IC

Question 4

When the IC investigates the origin and cause where is it documented?

Answer 4

The basic NFIRS Incident Report

Question 5

What does the IC complete under the “Fire Tab” when an investigator is assigned to investigate the origin and cause?

Answer 5

All applicable fields under the “Fire Tab” shall be reported as under investigation

Question 6

What does the investigator complete when an investigator is assigned to investigated the origin and cause?

Answer 6

A supplemental detailed origin and cause report following the scientific method per NFPA 921

Question 7

Who is responsible for completing all civilian and firefighter casualty reports?

Answer 7

The IC

Question 8

The juvenile fire setter referral form shall be completed by who for any juvenile under what age that is found to be involved in fire setting activities? The report is forwarded to who?

Answer 8

• On duty investigator
• Under the age of 18
• The fire investigations coordinator