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20-01 FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION

When deciding if a scene is safe for investigators the IC should take the following factors into consideration?

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  1. air quality
  2. environment hazards
  3. structural integrity
  4. any other hazards
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20-01 FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION

When a crew is assisting a fire investigator who is in charge of the crew?

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During nights, weekends, and holidays the crew captain will be IC. During normal business hours and assistant division chief of fire prevention will respond to assume command from the crew.

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20-01 FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION

What needs to be done post fire investigation?

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  1. IC will ensure the structure is secure to guard against unlawful entry
  2. area of origin and cause shall be recorded in fire reporting
  3. a report will be generated by the platoon chief and forwarded o the on-duty chief and on-call fire prevention officer when a fire loss exceeds $100000.00
  4. personnel shall complete a witness statement form if the fire is under investigation.