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because evidence can be lost during suppression and overhaul activities
Why must fire fighters be trained in the methods of fire cause determination and evidence preservation?
by delegation
how do fire chiefs of large departments usually carry out their duties of fire cause determination
the fire cause determination must point to arson before the arson investigation can begin
how are fire cause determination and a criminal investigation of arson related
it varies by jurisdiction
do fire investigators have police powers
ATF
what federal agency has available fire investigation teams that can assist local jurisdictions, especially on large scale incidents
incendiary
what is the term for an intentionally set fire?
yes
does it ever happen that the cause of a fire remains forever unknown
competent
what is an ignition source called if it both has enough heat energy to ignite the fuel ad remains in contact with it long enough to cause ifnition
omission
what kind of fire cause occurs if a pot is left unattended on the stove until it catches on fire
3000
according to NFPA statistics from 2006, about how many fatalities were there from reported fire incidents in the united states?
residences
where do most structure fires occur?
exposures
What was the least common cause of residential fire, according to NFPA statistics published in 2007?
worn-out or defective equipment
What subtype of electrical fire cause would 50 year old deteriorating wiring fall under?
the exterior
The fire investigation process usually begins with examination of
v pattern
what pattern of char on the wall suggests that the fire began under it at the floor level
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