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What are the reasons for To eliminate reoccurrence
investigating fires? Upgrade existing fire codes
Determine if a criminal act took place
What is NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
What is NFPA 1033 Standards for Professional Qualifications for Fire
Investigation
What is NIST? National Institute of Standards and Technology
What is CCAI? California Conference of Arson Investigators
Subrogation The assumption of a third party, such as an
insurance company, of another's legal right to
collect a debt or damages.
High Explosive An explosive that detonates at a supersonic
velocity speed of greater than 3,300 ft/sec
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Low Explosive An explosive that detonates at a subsonic velocity
speed usually less than 3,300 ft/sec
Low Order Explosive An explosion where the explosive is not
completely consumed.
Flashback Reignition of flammable vapors immediately
following a suppression attempt
Fire Bomb A breakable container filled with a flammable liquid
with a flash point of 150F or less with a wick or
similar device.
What is a device? Any arrangement of material used to start a fire or
explosion
ANFO A highly explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate
and fuel oil- Classified as a Blasting Agent
What is a Blasting Agent? Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and an
oxidizer
What is Fragmentation Primary? Actual parts or pieces of a bomb or improvised
explosive device
What is Fragmentation Secondary? Parts or pieces of material other than the explosive
device that are thrown or projected by the blast
What is a Pyrotechnic? A mixture of chemicals, one of which must be an
oxidizer, designed to produce heat, light, smoke,
gas, or noise
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Michigan vs. Tyler Once a fire has been extinguished and firefighters
have left the premises, a warrant is required to re-
enter and search the premises
When is an Inspection Warrant When the following DO NOT exist:
necessary? Consent
Exigent Circumstances
Abandonment
No probable cause for a criminal search warrant
When re-entry is beyond a reasonable time
What are the parts of a Criminal Scene Examination
Investigation? Collection and preservation of evidence
Interviewing witnesses
Developing suspects
Arresting the responsible
Presenting the case in court
The prosecution has the burden to Beyond a reasonable doubt
prove to the jury...
The prosecution must establish the The cause of the fire
Corpus Delecti of Arson meaning... That it was a deliberate and malicious act
What information is included in a Current duties
Curriculum Vitae? Past positions
Investigative experiences
Formal and vocational related educational training
Certificates
Memberships
Court experience
Types of Crimes Infraction, misdemeanor, felony
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Terms in this set (201)
What are the reasons for To eliminate reoccurrence
investigating fires? Upgrade existing fire codes
Determine if a criminal act took place
What is NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
What is NFPA 1033 Standards for Professional Qualifications for Fire
Investigation
What is NIST? National Institute of Standards and Technology
What is CCAI? California Conference of Arson Investigators
Subrogation The assumption of a third party, such as an
insurance company, of another's legal right to
collect a debt or damages.
High Explosive An explosive that detonates at a supersonic
velocity speed of greater than 3,300 ft/sec
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Low Explosive An explosive that detonates at a subsonic velocity
speed usually less than 3,300 ft/sec
Low Order Explosive An explosion where the explosive is not
completely consumed.
Flashback Reignition of flammable vapors immediately
following a suppression attempt
Fire Bomb A breakable container filled with a flammable liquid
with a flash point of 150F or less with a wick or
similar device.
What is a device? Any arrangement of material used to start a fire or
explosion
ANFO A highly explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate
and fuel oil- Classified as a Blasting Agent
What is a Blasting Agent? Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and an
oxidizer
What is Fragmentation Primary? Actual parts or pieces of a bomb or improvised
explosive device
What is Fragmentation Secondary? Parts or pieces of material other than the explosive
device that are thrown or projected by the blast
What is a Pyrotechnic? A mixture of chemicals, one of which must be an
oxidizer, designed to produce heat, light, smoke,
gas, or noise
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Michigan vs. Tyler Once a fire has been extinguished and firefighters
have left the premises, a warrant is required to re-
enter and search the premises
When is an Inspection Warrant When the following DO NOT exist:
necessary? Consent
Exigent Circumstances
Abandonment
No probable cause for a criminal search warrant
When re-entry is beyond a reasonable time
What are the parts of a Criminal Scene Examination
Investigation? Collection and preservation of evidence
Interviewing witnesses
Developing suspects
Arresting the responsible
Presenting the case in court
The prosecution has the burden to Beyond a reasonable doubt
prove to the jury...
The prosecution must establish the The cause of the fire
Corpus Delecti of Arson meaning... That it was a deliberate and malicious act
What information is included in a Current duties
Curriculum Vitae? Past positions
Investigative experiences
Formal and vocational related educational training
Certificates
Memberships
Court experience
Types of Crimes Infraction, misdemeanor, felony
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