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Aim of a fire investigation |
Establish most likely cause of A fire, identifying trends, defects or acts causing a fire. Establish reasons for development and spread of fire Asses the performance of building contents in a fire situation Check effectiveness if fire safety provisions in a building Provide other information for by the lfb and other agencies in the future |
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The fire investigation team may assist the IC if: |
They cannot determine cause if the fire Suspects a possibility if rekindling If refused entry to an incident for the purpose of a fire investigation Needs to take samples as part of the investigation Required support and advice at the scene |
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A single fire investigation unit will be ordered to events with: |
4 pump fires and above Persons reported, fire survival calls and fatal fires Firefighter emergencies |
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The IC must request attendance of the police if: |
There is a fatality Serious injury Cause of fire deemed suspicious Complete an rff1 form |
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Define evidence |
A means of providing and unknown or disputes fact |
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Types of evidence firefighters can identify: |
Physical Visual Audible Smells or odours |
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What ways can evidence be best preserved |
Minimise personel in affected area Limit water damage Leave dead bodies in situ Record locations and movements of people involved Do not disturb contents or debri Dint cut or turn over unless IC orders If accelerant is suspected restrict movement in the area Clearly and accurately record information Turn fuse boards off Eye witness or occupants must be directed to the IC |
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3 rules of forensic awareness |
Do not leave water bottles or containers at the scene If anyone is bleeding inform the police Never sweep up glass from the windows at a crime scene |
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If a person is found and it is obvious that life is extinct, the following points apply: |
All information about the body must be passed onto the police Bodies left in place If a body is moved due to fire conditions make sure the original location is noted Any items of clothing or jewellery that has fallen off when moving the body is gathered Command units carry fatality identification systems and body bags Information about bodies must not be given to unauthorised persons |
