CFI Fire Scene Management 2

Question 1

Which agency has primary jurisdiction over a fire scene when a fatality is involved?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement, with the fire investigator working in support

Answer

When a fatality occurs, law enforcement typically assumes primary jurisdiction and the fire investigator works cooperatively within that structure.

Question 2

What is the purpose of placing a 'do not cross' perimeter around a fire scene?

Accepted Answer

To preserve evidence and control access to the origin and cause area

Answer

The perimeter is established to protect physical evidence from contamination, loss, or destruction by unauthorized persons.

Question 3

When documenting a fire scene, the investigator should photograph in what order?

Accepted Answer

From the exterior overview inward toward the area of origin

Answer

Photography should proceed from overall exterior views inward, capturing the context before close-up detail shots of the origin area.

Question 4

A fire investigator discovers potential accelerant containers during scene examination. What is the correct first action?

Accepted Answer

Photograph and document the containers in place before collection

Answer

All physical evidence must be photographed and documented in its original position before it is moved or collected.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'scene reconstruction' in fire investigation?

Accepted Answer

Repositioning debris and artifacts to understand fire behavior and origin

Answer

Scene reconstruction involves systematically repositioning materials to understand their pre-fire location and how fire traveled through the space.

(CFI) Certified Fire Investigator Practice Test