FIRE INVESTIGATOR 3RD EDITION
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are some differences between public fire investigators and private sector fire
investigators? - ANS >>
What specific knowledge and skills should a fire investigator have in order to effectively
perform his or her job? - ANS >>
what is the primary function of a fire investigator, regardless of whether he or she works
in the public or private sector? - ANS >>
what are the agencies and organizations with which a fire investigator regularly works? -
ANS >>
What are some of the organizations that offer training and certification programs for fire
investigator? - ANS >> Fire service accredited organizations include the National
Professional Qualifications Board (ProBoard), and the International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). a few States and provinces are accredited and also
offer their own certification of FNPA 033 requirements.
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From where are the powers and legal authority of public - and private - sector
investigators derived? - ANS >> The Authority to conduct an investigation is provided by
law, and the investigation must be conducted within the boundaries of that legal
authority. 4th Amendment, existential circumstances.
What consequences may arise if a fire investigator acts outside of his or her legal
authority? - ANS >> Evidence or statements might be ruled inadmissible, pleadings may
be stricken, or an investigator might be exposed to civil or criminal prosecution.
Insurance arena, acting in bad-faith results from exceeding authority.
What NFPA is the guide for investigations and how often is it revised? - ANS >> NFPA
921, revised every 3 years
What NFPA is the standard, professional qualifications standard for Fire Investigation,
training and cortication? How often is it revised? - ANS >> NFPA 033, every 5 years
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Types of consent for entry - ANS >> Expressed verbal or written consent by the
occupant (not always building owner), Admin search warrant, criminal search warrant,
contractual agreement.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are some differences between public fire investigators and private sector fire
investigators? - ANS >>
What specific knowledge and skills should a fire investigator have in order to effectively
perform his or her job? - ANS >>
what is the primary function of a fire investigator, regardless of whether he or she works
in the public or private sector? - ANS >>
what are the agencies and organizations with which a fire investigator regularly works? -
ANS >>
What are some of the organizations that offer training and certification programs for fire
investigator? - ANS >> Fire service accredited organizations include the National
Professional Qualifications Board (ProBoard), and the International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). a few States and provinces are accredited and also
offer their own certification of FNPA 033 requirements.
zx
From where are the powers and legal authority of public - and private - sector
investigators derived? - ANS >> The Authority to conduct an investigation is provided by
law, and the investigation must be conducted within the boundaries of that legal
authority. 4th Amendment, existential circumstances.
What consequences may arise if a fire investigator acts outside of his or her legal
authority? - ANS >> Evidence or statements might be ruled inadmissible, pleadings may
be stricken, or an investigator might be exposed to civil or criminal prosecution.
Insurance arena, acting in bad-faith results from exceeding authority.
What NFPA is the guide for investigations and how often is it revised? - ANS >> NFPA
921, revised every 3 years
What NFPA is the standard, professional qualifications standard for Fire Investigation,
training and cortication? How often is it revised? - ANS >> NFPA 033, every 5 years
zx
Types of consent for entry - ANS >> Expressed verbal or written consent by the
occupant (not always building owner), Admin search warrant, criminal search warrant,
contractual agreement.
