FIRE MARSHALS EXAM 3
Question 1:An experienced Fire Marshal would be most correct to know that the IC
should not put the ________ of witnesses on the "face" of fire reports.
A: names or description
B: names or phone numbers
C: names or statements
D: names or addresses - ANS-C:names or statements
Explanation:TB Arson 3.21
Question 2:If the fire breaks out shortly after occupant leaves, it ______ indicate the fire
was set.
A: will always
B: could
C: will definitely not
D: will not assist to - ANS-B:could
Explanation:TB Arson 3.13
Question 3:An investigating Fire Marshal would expect first arriving members to observe
whether doors and windows are open or shut, particularly on a ____ day, as well as
note if window shades were drawn to block the outside view, particularly during the
_____.
A: cold; daytime
B: warm; nightime
C: cold; nightime
D: rainy; nightime - ANS-A:cold; daytime
Explanation:TB Arson 2.2
Question 4:What kind of cracking of glass indicates remoteness from the point of origin
and/or a relatively slow heat build up?
A: Small crazing
B: Large crazing
C: Checkering
D: Half-moon effects - ANS-B:Large crazing
Explanation:TB Arson 6.7.3
, Question 5:It is important for fire officials to record information received from occupants
and witnesses to assist in a fire investigation. All of the following are appropriate actions
to take except in which choice?
A: Get names and addresses, if possible.
B: Listen to what the occupants and witnesses are saying about the fire.
C: Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.
D: Interrogate all occupants. - ANS-D:Interrogate all occupants.
Explanation:D) Don't interrogate! Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire
personnel at the scene. TB Arson 3.20
Question 6:Which "color" of a victim would indicate that the victim was alive at the time
of the fire?
A: pink or red skin at the lower portions of a supine victim
B: cyanotic
C: pink to cherry red
D: pale yellow - ANS-C:pink to cherry red
Explanation:CO may cause victim to appear life-like (pink to cherry red color of lips,
eyelids, or skin). This would indicate the victim was alive at the time of the fire. Lividity is
caused by the settling of blood to the lowest horizontal areas of the body; may show as
pink or red skin. (Do not confuse with CO cherry red color.) TB Arson 4.5
Question 7:According to "Training Bulletins: Arson," unusual locations of fires can be
found in all choices except?
A: Closets
B: Under steps / porches
C: In attics
D: Over the stovetop - ANS-D:Over the stovetop
Explanation:D) In desk drawers Acronym: CADS (Closets, Attics, Desk Drawers,
Steps/Porches) TB Arson 3.10
Question 8:An important element in the investigation of a fire is the preservation and
packaging of evidence as contamination can become a problem. Which of the following
would be the preferred packaging contain for evidence collection?
A: A plastic bag
B: A new paint can
C: A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid
D: A plastic container - ANS-B:A new paint can
Explanation:Training Bulletin Arson Sec 5.3 A. A plastic bag can be used in an
emergency C. A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid is used if a new paint can is not
available D. Try to avoid the use of plastic containers
Question 1:An experienced Fire Marshal would be most correct to know that the IC
should not put the ________ of witnesses on the "face" of fire reports.
A: names or description
B: names or phone numbers
C: names or statements
D: names or addresses - ANS-C:names or statements
Explanation:TB Arson 3.21
Question 2:If the fire breaks out shortly after occupant leaves, it ______ indicate the fire
was set.
A: will always
B: could
C: will definitely not
D: will not assist to - ANS-B:could
Explanation:TB Arson 3.13
Question 3:An investigating Fire Marshal would expect first arriving members to observe
whether doors and windows are open or shut, particularly on a ____ day, as well as
note if window shades were drawn to block the outside view, particularly during the
_____.
A: cold; daytime
B: warm; nightime
C: cold; nightime
D: rainy; nightime - ANS-A:cold; daytime
Explanation:TB Arson 2.2
Question 4:What kind of cracking of glass indicates remoteness from the point of origin
and/or a relatively slow heat build up?
A: Small crazing
B: Large crazing
C: Checkering
D: Half-moon effects - ANS-B:Large crazing
Explanation:TB Arson 6.7.3
, Question 5:It is important for fire officials to record information received from occupants
and witnesses to assist in a fire investigation. All of the following are appropriate actions
to take except in which choice?
A: Get names and addresses, if possible.
B: Listen to what the occupants and witnesses are saying about the fire.
C: Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.
D: Interrogate all occupants. - ANS-D:Interrogate all occupants.
Explanation:D) Don't interrogate! Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire
personnel at the scene. TB Arson 3.20
Question 6:Which "color" of a victim would indicate that the victim was alive at the time
of the fire?
A: pink or red skin at the lower portions of a supine victim
B: cyanotic
C: pink to cherry red
D: pale yellow - ANS-C:pink to cherry red
Explanation:CO may cause victim to appear life-like (pink to cherry red color of lips,
eyelids, or skin). This would indicate the victim was alive at the time of the fire. Lividity is
caused by the settling of blood to the lowest horizontal areas of the body; may show as
pink or red skin. (Do not confuse with CO cherry red color.) TB Arson 4.5
Question 7:According to "Training Bulletins: Arson," unusual locations of fires can be
found in all choices except?
A: Closets
B: Under steps / porches
C: In attics
D: Over the stovetop - ANS-D:Over the stovetop
Explanation:D) In desk drawers Acronym: CADS (Closets, Attics, Desk Drawers,
Steps/Porches) TB Arson 3.10
Question 8:An important element in the investigation of a fire is the preservation and
packaging of evidence as contamination can become a problem. Which of the following
would be the preferred packaging contain for evidence collection?
A: A plastic bag
B: A new paint can
C: A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid
D: A plastic container - ANS-B:A new paint can
Explanation:Training Bulletin Arson Sec 5.3 A. A plastic bag can be used in an
emergency C. A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid is used if a new paint can is not
available D. Try to avoid the use of plastic containers
