Fire Protection Module 18

Fire Bureau

The authority responsible for investigating all causes of fires and filing complaints with the appropriate prosecutor.

Origin of Fire

The initial location where a fire starts, crucial for determining the cause of the fire.

Hazardous Materials

Substances that may pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment, which must be reported if found at a fire scene.

Fire Arson Investigation Team

A group of professionals tasked with investigating the causes and origins of fires.

Team Leader

The individual who assumes overall control of the fire scene during an investigation.

Lead Fire Arson Investigator

The person who coordinates the investigation approach with the Team Leader.

Fire Scene Photographer

The team member responsible for documenting the fire scene through photographs and videos.

Fire Scene Sketch Preparer

The individual who creates diagrams and illustrations of the fire scene.

Evidence Recovery Personnel

Team members who search for and collect potential evidence at the fire scene.

Team Security Personnel

Individuals who ensure the safety and security of the investigation team.

Incident Command Post (IC)

The designated area for planning and communication during the investigation.

Fire Spread

The process by which fire moves from one location to another.

Fire Pattern

The identifiable shapes or changes caused by fire effects at the scene.

Point of Fire Origin

The exact location where a heat source and fuel meet, initiating the fire.

Methodical Examination

A systematic approach to investigating all relevant details at the fire scene.

Scientific Method

The analytical process used to conduct a successful fire investigation.

Evidence Spoliation

The loss or alteration of evidence that can affect legal proceedings.

Initial Actions

The steps taken by first responders upon arriving at the fire scene.

Fire Investigation Response Form (FIRP)

A document prepared by the Fire Arson Investigator to record details of the investigation.

Spot Investigation Report (SIR)

A mandatory report submitted by the Fire Arson Investigation Team within 24 hours of the incident.