Arson Investigation Exam 1 Review
NFPA 1033 - correct answer Investigators must remain current with new investigative methods,
fire methods, fire protection technology, and code requirements.
NFPA 921 - correct answer not a standard, but guide for fire investigators open for legal
interpretation; guide for fire and explosion investigations; provides credibility for investigators
Guide vs. Standard - correct answer a guide is something you follow;
a standard is something you need to do
Junk science - correct answer untested or unproven theories when presented as scientific fact,
especially in a court of law
Good science - correct answer Verified by independent means that meet accepted norms in the
scientific community
IAAI - correct answer International Association of Arson Investigation;
private non-profit organization; provides training and continuing education; minimum training
hours to keep certification
CFI - correct answer Certified Fire Investigator
OSHA - correct answer Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
created in 1970;
minimum training;
allows states to create their own job safety and health plans
Fire scene safety - correct answer cold scenes can kill you;
, Arson Investigation Exam 1 Review
chimney, floor collapse;
roof collapse
personal safety - correct answer Tyvek coveralls;
turnout gear;
fully encapsulated suits;
keep away from skin;
helmet, gloves, pants, coat, coveralls, boots (steel toe)
respirators - correct answer highly toxic products;
sodium cyanide;
acetone, benzine;
Fire marshall - correct answer the line between firefighting and police work, working primarily
in fire service, investigating the causes of fires and enforcing the fire code; focuses more on the
law enforcement aspect of the job
Private fire investigator - correct answer seek truth ethically;
use good science that is tested
protect innocent, convict guilty
policy holder - correct answer a person or group in whose name an insurance policy is held
proof of loss - correct answer a formal statement made by the insured to the insurer regarding a
claim, especially in property insurance, so that the insurer may determine its liability under the
policy
NFPA 1033 - correct answer Investigators must remain current with new investigative methods,
fire methods, fire protection technology, and code requirements.
NFPA 921 - correct answer not a standard, but guide for fire investigators open for legal
interpretation; guide for fire and explosion investigations; provides credibility for investigators
Guide vs. Standard - correct answer a guide is something you follow;
a standard is something you need to do
Junk science - correct answer untested or unproven theories when presented as scientific fact,
especially in a court of law
Good science - correct answer Verified by independent means that meet accepted norms in the
scientific community
IAAI - correct answer International Association of Arson Investigation;
private non-profit organization; provides training and continuing education; minimum training
hours to keep certification
CFI - correct answer Certified Fire Investigator
OSHA - correct answer Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
created in 1970;
minimum training;
allows states to create their own job safety and health plans
Fire scene safety - correct answer cold scenes can kill you;
, Arson Investigation Exam 1 Review
chimney, floor collapse;
roof collapse
personal safety - correct answer Tyvek coveralls;
turnout gear;
fully encapsulated suits;
keep away from skin;
helmet, gloves, pants, coat, coveralls, boots (steel toe)
respirators - correct answer highly toxic products;
sodium cyanide;
acetone, benzine;
Fire marshall - correct answer the line between firefighting and police work, working primarily
in fire service, investigating the causes of fires and enforcing the fire code; focuses more on the
law enforcement aspect of the job
Private fire investigator - correct answer seek truth ethically;
use good science that is tested
protect innocent, convict guilty
policy holder - correct answer a person or group in whose name an insurance policy is held
proof of loss - correct answer a formal statement made by the insured to the insurer regarding a
claim, especially in property insurance, so that the insurer may determine its liability under the
policy
