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1
Q

If there is evidence a fire may be incendiary in nature, the point of origin should be treated as a ____?

A

Crime scene

2
Q

It is important to notify the fire investigator if _____ are obstructed?

A

Doors and means of egress

3
Q

Investigating fires can uncover the crime of arson. Fire investigations can also assist with which of the following?

A

Changes to building and fire codes, identification of defected products, location where a fire began.

4
Q

Unusual circumstances should be documented and the information relayed to _____?

A

Chief officer, fire investigator, and person notes.

5
Q

What is a “trailer”?

A

Anything used to spread the fire, or control direction of travel.

6
Q

What is a valid reason to investigate a fire?

A

Dangerous practicers, criminal activity, juvenile behavior.

7
Q

What observations should firefighters pass on to investigators?

A

Location of victims, fire conditions on arrival, vehicles leaving the scene.

8
Q

What type of data is base on observation or experience was is capable of being verified?

A

Empirical

9
Q

____ can cause damage to the point of origin, causing difficulty for the fire investigator.

A

Excessive overhaul

10
Q

The city of Boise adopted the 2009 version of international’s fire code through which title of the municipal code?

A

Title 7

11
Q

The poison emergency hotline is ____?

A

1-800-222-1222