CFI Fire Investigation & Documentation Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of fire investigation documentation?
Answer: To preserve evidence and establish the origin and cause of the fire
Documentation preserves evidence and establishes the fire's origin and cause for legal and investigative purposes.
Which term describes the specific area where a fire originated?
Answer: Point of origin
The point of origin is the specific location where the fire began and is the primary focus of every fire investigation.
What does deeper charring depth at a specific location indicate?
Answer: The fire burned longer or more intensely in that area
Deeper charring indicates a fire burned longer or more intensely in that specific area, helping trace the fire's origin.
Which document should a fire inspector complete to record violations after each inspection visit?
Answer: Inspection report
An inspection report documents findings, violations, and required corrective actions after each fire inspection visit.
What is the chain of custody in fire investigation?
Answer: Documentation tracking evidence from collection through court presentation
Chain of custody documents the handling of physical evidence from collection through legal proceedings to ensure its integrity.
NFPA 921 is the nationally recognized guide for which activity?
Answer: Fire and explosion investigation
NFPA 921 is the nationally recognized guide for fire and explosion investigations, providing scientific methodology for determining origin and cause.