Fire investigation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An investigation is a process that seeks? - ANSWER The Truth An unusually colored flame: - ANSWER Can indicate the presence of an atypical chemical Burn injuries are of ________ interest to the fire investigator. - ANSWER Definite Documenting the initiation of ventilation and attack lines is important to the investigator because: - ANSWER these can change the direction of fire travel Each department may have different reporting criterial, but, ideally, all fire departments will parti...

The basic methodology of the fire investigation should rely on the use of a ______________________ and attention to all relevant details. a. systematic approach b. approximation approach c. methodology approach d. general approach - a. systematic approach With few exceptions, the proper methodolgy for a fire or explosion investigation is to first _____________________ then investigate the cause, circumstances, conditions, or agencies that brought the ignition source, fuel, and oxidant t...

Fire Investigations for First Responder (Q&A, Already Graded A) An investigation is a process that seeks? The Truth An unusually colored flame: Can indicate the presence of an atypical chemical Burn injuries are of ________ interest to the fire investigator.

Combustible Liquid - Correct answer-A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F 12.5 - Correct answer-If the current flowing out from an electrical panel is 12.5 amps, and it then flows through an electrical load of 1500 watts, what is the amperage of the remaining current flow of the return circuit? 1000 - Correct answer-If a hair dryer draws 8.3amps (in a home with 120-volt service), what is the wattage? *Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V) Watts = amps x volts 1987 - Correct answer-The y...

DISTINCTION awarded assignment. Includes case studies, evaluation and referencing. Part of unit 10 - FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATION

The term "scientific method of fire investigation" means: -Answer use scientific logic. ________ is the most critical component of ordinary fires, because it is essential for combustion. -Answer Oxygen To understand chemical combinations, it should be understood that every atom consists of a central core of subatomic particles called ________ and ________. -Answer protons; neutrons An example of an element is: -Answer All of these. The chemistry of carbon-containing compounds i...

What are fire patterns? - ANSWER Visible or measurable physical changes or identifiable shapes formed by a fire effect or group of fire effects Appliances such as an electric range, dryer or water heater are often applied with what size wire? - ANSWER 6, 8, or 10 AWG Common household wiring is? - ANSWER 14 and 12 AWG if it is copper. Aluminum conductors melt in any fire and solidify into irregular shapes meaning they have - ANSWER Low melting temperatures According to ANSI Z535.4 pro...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 20 - Fire Origin and Cause Determination Which would be a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II at a structural fire? Select one: a.Determine the origin of a fire b.Take note of unusual fire behavior c.Brief the media about the cause of a fire d.Conduct a detailed analysis and investigation - ANSWER b. Take note of unusual fire behavior

Fire Officer 1 test review Question and answers 100% correct 2023/2024 Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a harassment complaint has merit? - correct answer the fire chief 2. When officers are preparing to present a class on a topic, what/whom should they consult first? - correct answer their personal training library What devices introduced in the 1850s enabled citizens to send a coded telegraph signal to the fire department dispatch center? - correct answer pub...