Fire Investigator - Part 1&2 (Study Questions & Answers For Tcfp Fire Investigator)

Should you investigate a fire alone or in pairs? {Ans: In pairs}What is spoliation? {Ans: The loss or destruction of an object or document that is evidence}Three phase system {Ans: Commercial. Four conductors: Three insulated conductors (480, 240, or 208 V), and a bare ground wire.}How much space can you fill up in an evidence can? {Ans: 2/3 of the can}What is compartmentation? {Ans: Design features of a building that limit fire growth to the room of origin.}Fact witness VS Expert witness {Ans: Fact witness can only testify observations and statements of fact. Expert witness may testify their opinion.}What is heat transfer by microwave energy called? {Ans: Radiation}What is a fuel controlled fire? {Ans: A fire that is limited by the amount of combustibles.}What is soot? {Ans: Elemental carbon produced during incomplete combustion.}What is oxidation? {Ans: Physical change in appearance of a material resulting from the combination of oxygen.}What is ordinary construction? {Ans: Exterior walls are masonry and frame is wood.}What is ignition of the underside of the hot gas layer called? {Ans: Flameover or rollover}What is Arson? {Ans: Causing unlawful and intentional damage, by fire or