Fire Officer p185

What should a fire officer determine during an inspection of a facility storing hazardous materials?

• The color of the building

• The normal and maximum amount of hazardous materials

• The type of fire extinguishers used

• The number of employees

In a mixed-use building, which requirement must the building as a whole meet?

• The least stringent requirement

• The most stringent requirement of any occupancy

• The requirement of the smallest occupancy

• The requirement of the largest occupancy

What is the goal of a fire investigation at the Fire Officer I level?

• To find out the number of fire trucks needed

• To determine if a fire investigator is needed

• To determine the color of the smoke

• To assess the damage to the building

What must fire investigators respect while determining the cause and origin of a fire?

• The building's architecture

• The citizen's rights to privacy and due process

• The type of fire extinguishers used

• The color of the flames

According to Michigan v. Tyler, what are fire officials charged with besides extinguishing fires?

• Measuring the height of the flames

• Counting the number of windows

• Painting the building

• Finding the cause of the fire

What does the plain view doctrine allow during a fire scene investigation?

• Ignoring all evidence

• Seizing potential evidence in plain view

• Seizing evidence from neighboring buildings

• Seizing evidence not related to the fire

What is required if reentry is needed after the fire department leaves the scene?

• A new fire truck

• A search warrant or occupant's permission

• A new fire extinguisher

• A new fire hose

What is not needed when fighting a fire or remaining on scene to determine the cause of a fire?

• A fire hose

• A fire truck

• A search warrant

• A fire extinguisher

What is needed for reentry that is not a continuation of a valid search?

• A new fire hose

• A new fire truck

• A criminal search warrant

• A new fire extinguisher

What should a fire officer do if they suspect a crime has occurred during a preliminary fire cause investigation?

• Call the police immediately

• Request the response of a fire investigator

• Ignore the evidence

• Leave the scene