Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
Lesson Title: Fire and Arson Investigation
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. identify the members of the fire arson investigation team with their
designated responsibilities; and
2. describe the general procedures in conducting fire arson
investigation.
Materials: Ballpen, Paper, Notebook
& SAS
References:
https://car.bfp.gov.ph/wpcontent/uploads/2016/02/bfpoperational-procedures-manual.pdf
Productivity Tip:
Schedule doing practice drills similar to the ones in
this module two more times this week. Spacing your
practice time will help you master the process!
Score: / 70
A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
Introduction (2 mins)
How are you class? I hope you’re doing great. Today, our topic is all about, “Fire and Arson
Investigation”. But before that, let’s have a recap of our lesson last module. Yes, anybody from the
group who can recall what was the title of our module number 17? (The teacher must ask at least two
(2) students to answer). Okay, great! So, the title of our module number 17 was all about “The Fire
Fighting Operations on Selected Installation/Facility/Building/Structure”. The learning objectives for
today are, first you have to: a) identify the members of the fire arson investigation team with their
designated responsibilities; and b) describe the general procedures in conducting fire arson
investigation. Are you guys ready? Alright, let’s begin with this first activity!
B.MAIN LESSON
Activity 1: Content Notes (10 mins)
Instructions: Read and understand the concepts below and after
that you have to answer the questions that follow. Write it on the
space provided.
FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION
Fire Arson Investigation Team
COMPOSITION OF INVESTIGATION TEAM AND THEIR DESIGNATED RESPONSIBIITIES:
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
1. Team Leader – assumes overall control of the fire scene.
2. Lead Fire Arson Investigator – coordinates with the Team Leader regarding appropriate
investigation approach.
3. Fire Scene Photographer – photographs the fire scene prior entry of the investigation team and
during walk-through.
4. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer – diagrams and illustrates the immediate area of the fire scene.
5. Evidence Recovery Personnel and Custodian – conducts actual exhaustive search of probable
pieces of evidence with the direct guidance of the Team Leader and Lead FAI at the fire scene.
6. Team Security Personnel – ensures the overall security/safety of the investigating team.
Incident Command Post (ICP) – the designated area for planning and communication point for
members of the Fire Arson Investigation.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
A. PRE / BEFORE
FIRST RESPONDER PERFORMS INITIAL ACTIONS
1. Fire Arson Investigator (FAI) receives assignment from the unit commander.
2. Fire Arson Investigation Team responds immediately and proceeds to the fire scene.
2.1 Size up / assess fire scene.
2.2 Cordon and secure the fire scene to prevent entry of any unauthorized person.
2.3 Conduct initial interview to available witnesses within the immediate vicinity of the fire
scene.
3. Fire Scene Photographer documents the fire scene using camera / video.
4. FAI preserves and protects the evidential value of the identified focal point of fire (evidence
spoliation), and prepares inventory of the items.
5. FAI prepares the Fire Investigation Response Form (FIRP).
6. Team Leader / Lead Fire Arson Investigator reports to superior or higher investigating unit officer
about the incident, and if necessary, turn over the conduct of investigation according to the Level of
Authority.
B. ACTUAL / DURING
CONDUCT ON-SCENE / ON-SITE INVESTIGATION
7. Team Leader / Lead Fire Arson Investigator establishes Incident Command Post (ICP).
8. Fire Arson Investigation Team performs preliminary survey by conducting walkthrough to have an
initial assessment of the fire scene.
9. FAI establishes the pre-fire condition of the fire scene by theoretically reconstructing the burned
structure.
10. FAI determines the external and internal degree of damages caused by the fire.
11. FAI conducts thorough analysis of the Fire Spread Patterns to identify the Point of Fire Origin.
12. Fire Scene Photographer documents the fire area by the use of any verifiable means or source of
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
recording.
13. Fire Scene Sketch Preparer diagrams or sketches the immediate area of the fire scene.
C. POST / AFTER
SUBMIT MANDATORY REPORT
14. Fire Arson Investigation Team submits Spot Investigation Report (SIR) within 24 hours to
MFM/CFM copy furnished DFM, PFM, RD, Chief, BFP thru IID, BFP-NHQ.
Let us answer the questions below based on your readings:
1. Who assumes the overall control of the fire scene?
Answer:
2. Who compose the fire arson investigation team?
Answer:
3. What do you call the designated area for planning and communication
point for members of the Fire Arson Investigation?
Answer:
Activity 2: Skill-building Activities (18 mins + 2 mins checking)
This is a self-assessment; you have to answer the question
honestly. After that check your answers against the Key to
Corrections found at the end of this SAS. Write your score on
the space provided.
2.1 Let us test your skill! In this activity, you are going to identify whose responsibility is being
described. Write it on the space provided. (20 points)
Score:
over 20
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATION
TEAM
DESIGNATED RESPONSIBILITY
Ensures the overall security/safety of the investigating team.
Diagrams and illustrates the immediate area of the fire scene.
Coordinates with the Team Leader regarding appropriate
investigation approach.
Photographs the fire scene prior entry of the investigation team
and during walk-through
Assumes overall control of the fire scene.
2.2 Describe briefly the general procedures done by the fire arson investigation team before the fire
incident. Write it on the space provided. (10 points)
Score: over 10
2.3 In your own words, describe the general procedures done by the fire arson investigation team
during the fire incident. Limit your answer to ten (10) sentences only. Write it on the space provided. (10
points)
Score: over 10
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
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Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
Activity 3: Check for Understanding (5 mins) (30 points)
3.1 As promised, today is a scheduled 30-item summative assessment from
modules 15-17. It’s a multiple choice. Just encircle the letter of your choice.
Score:
over 30
1. A BFP uniformed personnel can be designated as fire safety inspectors is he/she is a licensed
engineer of the following fields except:
a. Civil
c. Electrical
b. Chemical
d. Welding
2. A uniformed personnel of the BFP can be designated as Fire Safety Inspector if he/she has
completed Fire Arson Investigation and Inspection Course. This statement is:
a. true
c. maybe true
b. false
d. maybe false
3. A non-licensed and non-engineering graduate that passed the written fire safety inspection
examination conducted by the BFP cannot be designated as a fire safety inspector. This statement is:
a. true
c. maybe true
b. false
d. maybe false
4. A BFP personnel designated as plan evaluators must be a licensed:
a. teacher
c. architect only
b. engineer only
d. architect or engineer
5. In cases where there is no licensed engineer or architect in a specific jurisdiction, who shall be
designated as plan evaluator?
a. a graduate of any baccalaureate degree
b. undergone FAIIC training
c. a graduate of any baccalaureate degree with FAIIC training
d. none of these
6. They assess compliance with the fire safety requirements, identify and recommend corrective actions
for violations of RA 9514.
a. plan evaluators
c. BFP Chief
b. fire safety inspectors
d. Fire Officer I
7. They review and evaluate building plans and specifications including fire protection system to
determine compliance to the requirement of the Fire Code.
a. plan evaluators
c. BFP Chief
b. fire safety inspectors
d. Fire Officer I
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
8. A plan evaluator must undergone at least ____ hours of relevant training on the Fire Code of the
Philippine of 2008 and other relevant fire safety seminars/workshops.
a. 72
c. 40
b. 24
d. 12
9. They conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshop and drills.
a. BFP personnel
c. Fire Officer
b. plan evaluators
d. fire safety inspectors
10. The one who conducts site verification and inspection on building under construction to determine
compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
a. building inspector
c. building engineer
b. plan evaluator
d. fire safety inspector
11. Every building or structure, new or old, designed for human occupancy shall be provided with
_____ sufficient to permit the fast and safe escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergency.
a. entrance
c. exits
b. door
d. window
12. Every exit of buildings or structures shall be arranged and maintained to provide free and
__________ egress from all parts thereof at all times.
a. obstructed
c. open
b. unobstructed
d. closed
13. Every exit shall be clearly ______.
a. visible
c. open
b. close
d. free
14. A classification of occupancy where it is used for gathering together of 50 or more persons for
purposes as worship.
a. industrial
c. educational
b. assembly
d. residential
15. Restaurants and drinking establishments with an occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be
classified as:
a. mercantile occupancies
c. industrial occupancies
b. business occupancies
d. residential occupancies
16. Health care facilities include the following except:
a. nursing homes
c. homes for the aged
b. birth centers
d. dormitories
17. These include all buildings designed to provide sleeping accommodations.
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Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
a. hotels
c. motels
b. residential
d. dormitories
18. Refineries are examples of what classification of occupancy?
a. storage
c. industrial
b. mercantile
d. educational
19. In case of conflict as to the type or classification of occupancy, the same shall be determined by
the:
a. Chief BFP or his duly authorized representative
b. President
c. Chief Justice
d. Court
20. Court houses are classified under:
a. mercantile
c. business
b. residential
d. industrial
21. It is the systematic removal of smoke, heat and toxic gases from a structure and the replacement of
these gases with cooler air.
a. ventilation
c. fire operations
b. fire fighting
d. salvage
22. In ________ operations, a ventilated area decreases the danger for trapped occupants because
the hot, toxic gases are channelled out of the structure.
a. fire-fighting
c. rescue
b. prefire plan
d. salvage
23. In __________ operations, a ventilated area increases the fire crew’s visibility and makes the
working area more bearable.
a. fire-fighting
c. rescue
b. prefire plan
d. salvage
24. The two subtypes of forced ventilation are:
a. mechanical and chemical c. chemical and hydraulic
b. mechanical and hydraulic d. chemical and vertical
25. It involves opening the structure directly above (or as close to) the seat of a fire as possible.
a. horizontal ventilation
c. vertical ventilation
b. forced ventilation
d. fog streams
26. It involves opening one side of the structure and then the opposite side (probably windows) to
remove heated gases and smoke.
a. fog streams
c. vertical ventilation
b. forced ventilation
d. horizontal ventilation
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
27. It uses blowers or ejectors at a doorway or window to help remove the smoke and heated gases.
a. fog streams
c. vertical ventilation
b. forced ventilation
d. horizontal ventilation
28. It is one of the removal techniques used in forced ventilation where it uses smoke ejectors to
develop artificial circulation and pull the smoke out of a structure.
a. positive-pressure ventilation
c. negative-pressure ventilation
b. top ventilation
d. none of these
29. This ventilation removal technique uses a blower or smoke ejector to force air (at a doorway or
window) into the structure creating a pressure differential.
a. positive-pressure ventilation
c. negative-pressure ventilation
b. top ventilation
d. none of these
30. The following are to be considered when determining a ventilation site except:
a. extent of the fire and conditions of the structures and its contents
b. indications of roof sag
c. wind direction
d. secondary means of escape
C. LESSON WRAP-UP
Activity 4: Thinking About Learning (5 mins)
A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the
session number you just completed. You mark the place in the work
tracker which is simply a visual to help you to track how much work you
have accomplished and how much work there is left to do.
B. Think About Your Learning
Instruction: There are two (2) parts of this activity; first, give me your feedback regarding our module
today by shading any of the circles below. And then support your answer. Write it on the space
provided. And then on the second part would be your self-evaluation on achieving the learning targets.
B.1 Fist to Five Activity:
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
B.2 This is a self-evaluation on achieving the learning targets: Just place a check (/) mark on the
space provided.
1. I CAN identify the members of the fire arson investigation team
_______
with their designated responsibilities.
2. I CAN describe the general procedures in conducting
_______
fire arson investigation
Q1. What does arson mean?
Answer: It is the wilful or malicious burning of property especially with criminal or fraudulent intent.
Q2. What is the most important hypothesis that the investigator needs to develop and test
during the investigation?
Answer: The origin of a fire
KEY TO CORRECTIONS:
Rubrics on Activity 2.1 (2 pts each)
Rate
Team Security Personnel
Fire Scene Sketch Preparer
Lead Fire Arson Investigator
Fire Scene Photographer
Team Leader
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Course Code: CRI 189
Course Title: Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #18
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Class number: _______
Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________
Date:_______________
TOTAL= 20 points
Rubrics on Activity 2.2 and 2.3
Rate
Organization of thoughts=4 points
Grammar = 3 points
Readability = 2 points
Cleanliness = 1 point
TOTAL= 10 points
TEACHER-LED ACTIVITIES:
1. In-classroom learning session:
1) Collect completed work in the SAS;
2) Allocate your contact time with students to individual or small group mentoring, monitoring, and
student consultations;
3) You may administer summative assessments (quizzes, demonstrations, graded recitation,
presentations, performance tasks) during face-to-face sessions;
4) You may also explore supplementary activities that foster collaboration, provided that social
distancing is observed; and
5) You may provide supplementary content via videos, etc.
Congratulations! That’s enough for today; study the Determination of the Origin of Fire, Cause and Liability. Thank
you!
Sources: Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School without Spending All Your Time Studying,
a Guide for Teens and Kids by Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski, 2018
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