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Firefighter IICTC Program
Chapter 19 Fire Origin and
Cause Determination
South Carolina Fire Academy
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•Physical
The three types of evidence are used to support
testimony
19–2
•Direct
•Circumstantial
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• Timing devices
Fire investigators decide what evidence and information is
collected
19–3
(Cont.)
•Separate fires
•Trailers
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•Chemicals
Fire investigators decide what evidence and information is
collected
19–4
(Cont.)
•Matches
•Ignitable liquids
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• Bottles• Rubber or latex items
• Containers
Fire investigators decide what evidence and information is
collected
19–5
(Cont.)
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• Glass
• Lighters
• Electrical sources
• Modified equipment
Fire investigators decide what evidence and information is
collected
19–6
(Cont.)
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Fire investigators decide what evidence and information is
collected
19–7
•Fire Patterns
•Oily Rags
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• Fire chief• Determine
fire origin and cause
• Trained firefighters
• Recognize, collect important information
• First-arriving firefighters
• Take mental notes
• During operations
• Be aware• Be open minded• Perform careful
overhaul• Refrain from
expressing personal opinions
The roles and responsibilities of responders and investigators
vary
19–8
(Cont.)
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•Fire or criminal investigator
• Conduct detailed investigations, analysis
• Firefighters role
• Insurance investigator
• Hired to determine cause, amount of loss
• Firefighters may be interviewed
• Insurance adjustors• Responsibilities• Upon notification
of loss• Independent
investigation
The roles and responsibilities of responders and investigators
vary
19–9
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•Laws
•Change constantly
• Vary by jurisdiction
Location and collection of evidence is based on a variety
of laws
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•Right of entry
• Search and
seizure
• Statements and the Miranda Warning
• Chain of custody,
continuity of evidence
•Spoliation
There are several important legal issues you should be aware of
19–11
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• When the area of origin is known a more thorough investigation can be conducted to determine cause.
• Firefighters may be assigned to assist with an investigation.
• When origin and cause reveal incendiary fire property becomes a crime scene.
Summary
19–11