Final Exam - Arson 2

Question 1

How must you collect arson exhibits

Answer 1

• Arson bags must be used, when collecting evidence from Arson Crime Scene.
• Ensure bags sealed and air tight.
• Fireworks must be transported by chemist

Question 2

Name 4 types of

Fire Setters

Answer 2

1. Pyromania
2. Revenge/threat
3. Intrumental (insurance claim)
4. Mentall Illness

Question 3

What are the 3 key witnesses

re: Arson

Answer 3

1. Reporting Person
2. Owner/Occupier
3. Fire Brigade

Question 4

What are restriction notices

Answer 4

Restrict access to the following places

• place where fire occured
• place reasonably connected to the place where the fire occured

applied by SSGT or above, homicide, major collision

Question 5

How do you determine

Scene Cordon

Answer 5

1. locate furtherest fragment (primary zone)
2. Add another 50% from the centre of the explosion creating a ‘Buffer Zone’