CFI CFI Fire Investigation & Documentation

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of fire investigation documentation?

Accepted Answer

To preserve evidence and establish the origin and cause of the fire

Answer

Documentation preserves evidence and establishes the fire's origin and cause for legal and investigative purposes.

Question 2

Which term describes the specific area where a fire originated?

Accepted Answer

Point of origin

Answer

The point of origin is the specific location where the fire began and is the primary focus of every fire investigation.

Question 3

What does deeper charring depth at a specific location indicate?

Accepted Answer

The fire burned longer or more intensely in that area

Answer

Deeper charring indicates a fire burned longer or more intensely in that specific area, helping trace the fire's origin.

Question 4

Which document should a fire inspector complete to record violations after each inspection visit?

Accepted Answer

Inspection report

Answer

An inspection report documents findings, violations, and required corrective actions after each fire inspection visit.

Question 5

What is the chain of custody in fire investigation?

Accepted Answer

Documentation tracking evidence from collection through court presentation

Answer

Chain of custody documents the handling of physical evidence from collection through legal proceedings to ensure its integrity.

(CFI) Certified Fire Inspector Practice Test